Network Project Engineer

Job details

• Monday to Friday role with ad hoc site travel
• Adelaide CBD
• Support end-to-end delivery of enterprise and industrial network projects

About the Client

Our client is a global resources company producing essential commodities including iron ore, copper, coal and nickel, with operations focused on safe, sustainable and efficient resource development.

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support the delivery of enterprise and operational technology (OT) network infrastructure projects. This role will see you involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through to implementation, commissioning, and operational handover.

Success in this role will come from a combination of strong technical capability, sound decision-making, and the ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing team. You will provide technical leadership across routing, switching, wireless networking, firewall technologies, SD-WAN, and OT network integration while ensuring solutions are secure, reliable, and aligned with operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end network infrastructure projects from design to handover
• Develop technical documentation, designs, implementation plans, and test procedures
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise and industrial network environments
• Support routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and network security solutions
• Lead technical reviews, testing, commissioning, and migration activities
• Integrate network infrastructure with OT and industrial control systems
• Apply network security and segmentation principles across complex environments
• Support change management, incident resolution, and technical escalations
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, and project stakeholders
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout project delivery

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering enterprise or industrial network projects
• Strong experience with Switching, Wireless, and Firewall technologies (essential)
• Experience with Cisco routing and switching platforms
• Experience with Cisco Wireless, Meraki, SD-WAN, or similar technologies
• Experience with network security technologies including Palo Alto, Check Point, F5, or equivalent
• Knowledge of VLANs, VRFs, QoS, routing protocols, and high-availability designs
• Experience integrating networks within OT or industrial environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience with ServiceNow change management processes
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced operational environments
• Team-focused mindset with a willingness to support others and escalate when required

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button to submit your application or for more information please contact:

WorkPac Principal Consultant: Georgia Guy on(08) 6462 1147 or Georgia.Guy@workpac.com quoting the below reference number.

Job Reference Number: 7469J20268193

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.