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. 

We are seeking a talented and proactive Onsite Support Engineer to oversee the rollout of new smartphones for our client, a prominent entity in Melbourne's transportation sector. This role is crucial for ensuring staff have secure and efficient mobile device access that seamlessly integrates with our client's IT infrastructure. The position involves onsite presence 5 days a week at various client offices across Melbourne, for a minimum contract period of 3 months, starting in mid-July and continuing until the end of October.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of smartphones and accessories at client's locations.

• Maintain accurate records of smartphone assets, including serial numbers, IMEI numbers, and staff assignments using Excel and ServiceNow.
• Collaborate with the project team to schedule and execute smartphone deployments at client's Head Office and depots.
• Provide excellent customer service during smartphone deployment sessions, assisting staff with setup, enrollment in InTune, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and security protocols during smartphone deployments.
• Manage the return and secure disposal of old smartphones from corporate staff.
• Weekly meetings with the client's project managers to report on deployment progress, discuss issues, and ensure project milestones are met.

• Experience in technical support, asset management, or customer-facing roles.

• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with mobile device management (MDM) systems and IT security principles is a plus.

About us

At Logicalis Australia, we're not just about changing the game—we're rewriting the rules!  

As the Architects of Change™, our mission is crystal clear: to become the #1 Managed Service Provider (MSP) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

We're on a mission to revolutionise the digital world, one project at a time. We're all about empowering businesses to thrive in the fast-paced tech landscape, and we need YOUR skills to make it happen. 

Picture this: you'll be part of a dynamic team of 7000+ change-makers spread across 30 territories, collaborating with over 10,000 clients from diverse industries. From strategy sessions to setting up cutting-edge services, every day is a chance to make a real impact. 

With services that transform businesses and provide scalability like cloud, connectivity, collaboration, and security, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, optimising operations and empowering teams to reach new heights. And as a global tech powerhouse, our managed services offer real-time insights into clients' digital ecosystems, 24/7. 

Join us, and let's shape the future of tech together! 

Your Career

As a Palo Alto Networks Specialist Cortex Systems Engineer, a Next-Gen AI-powered security operations platform, you will be the expert for the broader Cortex portfolio within our offerings. 

Your portfolio includes Cortex XSIAM (Extended Security Intelligence and Automation Management), Cortex XDR (Extended Detection and Response platform across endpoints, network and cloud), Cortex XSOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, Response & Threat Intel Management), and Cortex Xpanse (Attack Surface Management).

The Cortex Specialist Systems Engineer is the interface between business and technology. Working closely both internally - with product and engineering to share feedback from the field, and externally - with our prospects and customers to understand their business needs and to design technical solutions that take the best advantage of the Cortex platform. With your colleagues, you will displace competing technologies and build market share - most importantly, help your client sleep at night as our product integrates to build secure digital transactions.

Your Impact

• Drive complex deals in the pre-sale stage, alongside sales engineers and sales reps
• Present to customers as our expert at all levels in the customer hierarchy from technician to manager
• Support the technical field sales engineer on POCs (proof of concept) – assist with the pre-sales process by answering technical questions, conducting POC evaluations, and working with engineering to bridge any gaps
• Work closely with product and engineering to debug and correct challenges encountered during POCs
• Training of the field sales engineers to present new features, product roadmap, new improvements, and sprint summary
• Create new demo scenarios and use cases
• Discuss complex platform architectures to prospects
• Respond effectively to RFIs/RFPs while serving as the main technical point of contact