Are you a skilled Network Engineer with a strong background in IP/MPLS networking and with hands-on experience in a fast-paced, service provider or vendor environment? We are seeking a Network Engineer for a contract role with an innovative team, where you'll play a key role in network design, testing, and optimisation for complex, multi-vendor network environment. What You'll Bring: 5+ years of experience in a hands-on network operations role, ideally with a service provider or vendor. Strong understanding of IP/MPLS Networking fundamentals and experience with SR/MPLS, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VRFs, IS-IS, BGP-LU, and IGP. Proficiency with major vendor equipment (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia) and network OSS tools (e.g., Incident, change, problem management, CMDB, NMS, EMS, RADIUS, DNS). Familiarity with VPLS/VPRN/VPWS/EVPN services and a basic understanding of OTN. System administration skills with Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat) or Windows Server environments. Solid networking and troubleshooting knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, firewalls, LAN/WAN). Scripting knowledge (Ansible, Python, Bash/Shell, SQL) is advantageous but not required. Previous experience with COTS products like Zendesk or ServiceNow is ideal.Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. CCNA or equivalent certification is a plus. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with an experienced team and collaborate on innovative projects. If you have a passion for network engineering and are ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you! Contract role through to 30th June 2025 with likely extension through to Oct 2025. Contact Kylie Brocket ******** or (email protected) to find out more.