Network Engineer

At Aristocrat, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and innovation. As pioneers in the gaming industry, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology to deliver the world's greatest gaming experiences. Our culture fosters collaboration and inclusion, ensuring every team member’s contributions drive our success. We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Network Engineer to join our ITOps - Global Network Infrastructure team. This role is integral to our mission, as you will lead the development, implementation, and optimization of our enterprise network infrastructure. If you're looking for an opportunity to work with modern technology and be part of a world-class team, this is the perfect role for you!

What You'll Do

• Architect, deploy, and maintain secure and scalable network solutions across LAN/WAN environments.
• Manage projects related to Palo Alto Networks firewalls, covering policy development, threat prevention, and VPN configuration.
• Manage and optimize Aruba wireless and switching infrastructure, including ClearPass and AirWave.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex issues using advanced diagnostic tools.
• Implement and enforce network security guidelines and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure projects and business applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the team.
• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotation and support incident response efforts.
• Build and support dark fiber solutions for high-capacity network infrastructure.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Skilled in working with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Aruba networking solutions.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VLANs, and subnetting.
• Experience working with network monitoring and analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, PRTG).
• Proven ability to build and implement secure network architectures.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Certifications such as PCNSE, CCNP, or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience in network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and hybrid environments is desirable.

This job description may have been reviewed and enhanced using AI-assisted tools to improve clarity, consistency, and inclusivity. All final content, role requirements and hiring decisions remain subject to human review and approval by Aristocrat.

Compensation Philosophy

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.

Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.