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Senior Network and Data Centre Engineer - VN428


Company : Adelaide Airport Limited


Location : Adelaide, Australia


Created : 2026-01-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Network and Data Centre Engineer - VN428 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Elevate your career as a Senior Network & Data Centre Engineer, focusing on upgrades, remediation, and analysis of network and security infrastructure in IT and OT environments. Adelaide Airport serves as South Australia''s primary gateway and is ranked as the fifth-largest airport in Australia. Adelaide Airport is an unlisted public entity, owned by long-term superannuation funds, and is committed to continuous development projects that enhance connectivity between South Australia and the rest of the world. AAL is a major business centre and is executing its vision to be a globally connected, nextgeneration hub offering a unique sense of place to its partners. AAL has recently announced $1billion in capital investment over the next five years, covering both significant aviation and technology infrastructure upgrades in addition to some exciting commercial property developments across our Adelaide and Parafield Airport sites. AAL employs a highly engaged workforce recognised for delivering exceptional outcomes, and is a proven leader in sustainability, supporting diversity and inclusion and offering flexible workplace arrangements. Key responsibilities Lead the design and deployment of network and data centre solutions aligned with digital transformation goals, ensuring resilience, security, and performance. Oversee the maintenance, monitoring, and optimisation of network infrastructure, data centres, and associated systems to ensure high availability and reliability. Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, perform rootcause analysis, and implement effective solutions to minimise disruptions. Act as a technical lead on infrastructure projects, including upgrades, new system deployments, integrations, and remediation activities. Maintain accurate documentation of network topology, configurations, operational procedures, and contribute to the development of standards and policies for infrastructure management. Identify potential risks or vulnerabilities within IT/OT systems and develop strategies to mitigate or remediate them effectively. Participate in risk assessments, capacity planning, disaster recovery planning, and other governancerelated activities to enhance infrastructure resilience. Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to align infrastructure solutions with broader business needs and objectives. Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, and best practices across IT and OT environments. Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers while fostering a culture of continuous learning and capability development. Key requirements Bachelor''s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science (or equivalent experience). Extensive experience in network architecture (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, WAN, LAN). Deep understanding of data centre infrastructure including virtualisation, storage, backup, and power management. Proven track record delivering infrastructure projects with emerging technologies (e.g., SDWAN, ZeroTrust, hybrid cloud). Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles applied to infrastructure management. Able to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC). Overall, you will be a strategic thinker with handson delivery capabilities and the ability to build collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Your proactive and solutionsfocused approach, combined with strong communication skills, will enable you to effectively engage nontechnical stakeholders and deliver exceptional outcomes. Adelaide Airport Values Accountability Excellence starts with ownership Integrity Do the right thing, even when no one''s around to see it Respect Good humans make great workplaces Teamwork Collaboration drives us; Celebration unites us Customer Focused Think customer. Always! Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. To apply please click apply or call Sangeetha Oommen on +61 8 8216 3504 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion. Seniority level MidSenior level Employment type Fulltime Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Airlines and Aviation #J-18808-Ljbffr