Axiom Technologies is an Australia-based entity with a history of providing Managed IT solutions to medium- to large-scale enterprises globally. Please visit our website for more information about what we do at www.axiomtechnologies.com
We are seeking an experienced Network Designer to develop secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective network solutions across on-premises, data centre, and cloud-connected environments.
The role will translate business and project requirements into detailed technical designs, configuration guidance, implementation plans, cost estimates, and operational handover documentation.
The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, architects, engineers, project managers, delivery teams, and operations teams to deliver high-quality enterprise network solutions.
- Design and document enterprise network solutions across LAN, WAN, MAN, Data Centre, Transit, and Cloud environments.
- Develop detailed solution designs, configuration specifications, integration guides, cost estimates, and implementation documentation.
- Ensure designs comply with architecture standards, security policies, IT standards, and approved design patterns.
- Work with Network, Security, and Application Architects to develop integrated solutions.
- Engage with stakeholders to understand business and technical requirements.
- Prepare implementation, testing, change, backout, and operational handover plans.
- Support design reviews, change approval, and operational acceptance processes.
- Develop reusable network design patterns, templates, work instructions, and operational guides.
- Contribute to network platform lifecycle planning, technology refresh, optimisation, and standardisation.
- Participate in technical assessments, Proof of Concepts (PoCs), product evaluations, and vendor assessments.
- Provide Level 3 technical support for complex network issues.
- Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Problem Incident Reviews (PIR).
- Troubleshoot implementation and upgrade issues and coordinate with vendors when required.
- Identify opportunities for automation, simplification, cost optimisation, and improved network resilience.
- Maintain awareness of emerging networking and cloud technologies.
- Strong experience with enterprise network design and engineering.
- Expert knowledge of LAN, WAN, MAN, and Data Centre networking.
- Physical and virtual routers and switches.
- Network segmentation and connectivity.
- Routing and switching technologies, particularly Cisco.
- OSPF and BGP.
- NAT, NTP, DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM).
- Enterprise firewall and cybersecurity platforms.
- Firewall policy design and implementation.
- IDS/IPS.
- Remote access and network security.
- Understanding of Zero Trust principles and security enforcement.
Strong knowledge of networking across:
- AWS – Direct Connect, VPC, Transit Gateway.
- Microsoft Azure – ExpressRoute, vNet, vWAN, vHub.
- Google Cloud – Partner Interconnect and VPC.
Experience with multi-cloud networking and IaaS connectivity is highly desirable.
- Terraform
- Ansible
- GitLab
- APIs and API integration
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
- Network automation and orchestration
- Network monitoring and logging.
- Telemetry and network visibility.
- Packet capture and troubleshooting tools.
- Operational resilience and specialised monitoring appliances.
- Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent industry experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience designing and engineering large enterprise network systems.
- Strong hands-on experience in enterprise network and security infrastructure.
- Strong expertise in LAN, WAN, and Data Centre network integration.
- Proven experience producing technical solution designs and detailed documentation.
- Strong business requirements analysis and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- CCNP or CCIE certification.
- EfficientIP, Infoblox, Fortinet, Check Point, or other major vendor certifications.
- AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud networking/security certifications.
- CISSP or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
- Experience with ServiceNow, Confluence, MS Project, and Visio.
- Experience with network monitoring, logging, packet capture, and debugging tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong technical documentation and solution design capabilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively across architecture, engineering, delivery, and operations teams.
- Strong attention to detail and design governance.
- Ability to prioritise multiple projects and work with minimal supervision.
- Strong focus on security, resilience, operational readiness, and cost optimisation.
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
- Australian Permanent Resident.
Experience in a similar role
- 5+ years of relevant experience.
What next?
If you are looking for the next challenge in your career and wish to apply for this role, please forward your resume to [email protected]
