About us 

blueAPACHE is an Australian owned award-winning Managed Service Provider, recognised for the 5th year running, as Mid-Market Partner of the Year at the ARN Innovation Awards. 

We pride ourselves on being a genuinely great place to work, with a vibrant culture, clear vision, and strong leadership. When joining blueAPACHE, you are joining an organisation that is driven by our core values of employee and customer experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we embrace our individual talents, and our differences. 

 Due to continuous growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Network Engineer to join our Professional Services Team. 

 The successful candidate will be instrumental in overseeing the effective execution of infrastructure projects that involve Firewalls, SD-WAN, Switching, Wireless, NAC and integration with Service Provider Core Network, Azure Networking and Windows AD Services.  

This role will be based in Melbourne (preferable), open to consider candidates in Sydney and Brisbane.

Responsibilities 

• Planning, designing, and executing wired and wireless network solutions, along with the assessment and improvement of current network infrastructures.  

• Delegate workload and guide project engineers to achieve successful delivery within their technical domain.  

• Provide technical guidance to new clients and collaborating closely with presales Solution Architects for comprehensive project delivery. 

• Collaborate with the Service Provider Team to support the maintenance and enhancement of the Core/MPLS network and subsequently, conduct internal training sessions for engineers as needed. 

• Establish a consistent approach to delivering common solutions by generating Effort Estimates, Guidelines & Best Practices, Testing Templates, As-built documentation, and other project artefacts. 

• Work alongside the Project Manager to develop schedules and manage variations while ensuring solutions are aligned with the design, statement of work, and scheduling milestones during delivery. Be accountable for project delivery from inception to closure. 

• Travel to customer sites for project-related tasks as needed including engaging in design discussions with potential clients 

• Minimum 5+ years in Architecture, Design, Implementation and Leading Projects with highly skilled Network Engineers specialising in Service Provider Core Network, Firewalls, SD-WAN, Switching, Wireless, NAC and integration with Azure Networking and Windows AD Services. 

• Must have current certifications in Fortinet Firewall/SD-WAN (NSE4, NSE6, NSE7), Cisco (CCNP/CCIE) and/or Aruba Switching/Wireless Stack (ACSA, ACMP) or equivalent certifications. 

• Strong knowledge and industry experience across a range of networking technologies including vendors such as Fortinet, Cisco/Meraki, HP-Aruba, and Palo Alto. 

• Strong understanding and demonstrated experience in the use of following technologies. o Next Gen Firewalls (FortiGate ‘preferred’, Palo Alto and Cisco Meraki) o Routing (FortiGate, Cisco and Meraki) o SD-WAN (FortiGate ‘preferred’ and Meraki) o Service Provider Core/MPLS network o Switching (HP/Aruba ‘preferred’, FortiGate, Cisco and Meraki) o Wireless (Aruba ‘preferred’, FortiGate, Cisco, Meraki) 

• Previous role with an IT&T System Integrator, Professional Consulting Services, Internet Services Provider, or similar organisation. 

blueAPACHE continues to grow alongside some of Australia’s leading midmarket businesses, our valued clients. We continue to stay abreast of current technologies to maintain our competitive advantage, offering the opportunity to continually expand your technical expertise and provide an uncompressing offering to our clients. We recognise our people are our most significant differentiator. 

• We offer options for you to interview virtually. 

• blueAPACHE offers an environment to make a real difference, develop careers within a supportive and rewarding environment. 

• Flexibility to work the way that aligns with our values of employee and customer experience, including hybrid and work from home arrangements. 

• Regular social events and an awesome culture – work with a team of experts in their field 

• Ongoing training and development including paid certifications. 

• Quality hardware and laptop provided. 

• Employee referral programs - once you are in and you are loving it - you can refer a friend and get paid for it! 

Please note, all offers of employment at blueAPACHE are subject to Police Clearance Checks. 

Our client is a non-profit organization based in the US, with operations in the US, UK, and a satellite office in Melbourne supporting Australia, New Zealand, and the broader APAC region. They are seeking a Technical Customer Consultant Team Leader with strong customer service orientation and team management skills to oversee a team of 6 customer support staff. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient and accurate technical support to users and businesses.

Role Overview:

As the Technical Customer Consultant Team Leader, you will:

• Manage a team of 6 customer support staff, addressing the joys and challenges of staff management.
• Report to a manager based in the Netherlands.
• Collaborate with local Team Leaders for ANZ (4 in total) to share information, support new project implementations, and resolve local technical issues.
• Support the suite products.
• Ensure the team systematically stays updated with product updates, fixes, and other relevant information.
• Act as the escalation point for more complex client issues.
• Liaise with overseas offices and similar teams to align on information and operating expectations for the ANZ region.
• Oversee a 5-day support operation, Monday to Friday, from approximately 7 am to 10 pm.

What’s in it for you:

• Be a part of supporting advancements at the leading edge of science or helping children build a strong learning foundation; shared knowledge is the common thread.
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment with 3 days in the office in Melbourne’s CBD.
• Receive an attractive salary of $90-95k + Super.
• Join a very stable, close-knit team with an average tenure of over 10 years.

• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Advanced troubleshooting and multitasking skills.
• Any knowledge of a CMS, LMS, or KMS would be helpful but not necessary.
• Proven experience in managing a experienced team.
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid environment and adjust to different work schedules as needed.
• Strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills to keep track of team performance, product updates, and client issues.
• Time management skills to ensure efficient operation of the support team.

Not meeting all requirements? Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't have all the qualifications. At Grow Talent, we strive to create a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn't exactly match all the qualifications in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Perhaps you are the exact candidate for these or other roles.

To see what other roles we have available please visit www.growtalent.com.au

About V2:

V2 is a transformation consultancy that helps customers solve their most pressing technology problems in a manner that sets them up for future success. We have expertise across data, software and cloud and are able to provide integrated end to end solutions. With a zero dependency approach, our aim is to empower our customers so that they have the right skills and processes to succeed.

About the role:

One of V2's customers is seeking a highly skilled Network Lead to join their team. The customer is looking to modernise their infrastructure and platform with a Cloud and DevOps approach. This is an exceptional chance for someone experienced in network engineering to learn and grow their platform engineering skills. You will be collaborating with a talented and diverse group of professionals in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the support and expertise of V2 by your side.

Responsibilities

• Shift from reactive break-fix to proactive monitoring to improve issue detection and resolution times.
• Streamline and automate device onboarding, application/user onboarding, and support processes.
• Oversee network configuration management with a strong focus on recently implemented SD-WAN.
• Mature cloud networking practices and establish a robust platform engineering approach for network products, emphasising cloud and self-service solutions.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to helping other teams by choosing the right solutions, not just the latest technologies.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, enhancing their technical skills and fostering a collaborative working environment
• Communicating progress and working with various stakeholders, 3rd party organisations and business units to drive the required outcomes

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Network Engineering, including network security (CISCO & Firewalls)
• Desire to work with AWS and Azure.
• Automation and Scripting Experience essential, infrastructure as code preferred.
• Proven experience in managing network configurations and familiarity with SD-WAN technologies.
• A strong desire to assist other teams and provide the best solutions to meet their needs.

Apply Today and Join Us on This Transformation Journey!