Junior Network Engineer
Accenture Australia
Date: 5 days ago
City: Ballarat, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 801,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
Join Accenture and help transform leading organisations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. Choose Accenture and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career.
Role Summary:
As a Junior Network Engineer, you will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of both on-premises and cloud-based network infrastructure. Working closely with senior engineers, you’ll gain practical experience in areas such as firewalls, routing and switching, virtualisation, and load balancing. This role is ideal for someone with foundational experience who is eager to learn and grow in a dynamic and technical environment.
Key Responsibilities
Network Design & Implementation
Assist in configuring and deploying network solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.
Support the use of VMware NSX and HCX for network virtualisation and application migration.
Contribute to the deployment and management of Azure VMware Solution.
Firewall Management
Support the configuration and maintenance of Fortinet Firewalls.
Assist with administration of Azure Firewalls to help secure cloud infrastructure.
Routing & Switching
Help configure routing and switching protocols under guidance.
Assist in troubleshooting connectivity issues to ensure high network availability.
Load Balancing
Participate in the deployment and monitoring of F5 Load Balancers.
Support traffic distribution through cloud-native load balancing solutions.
Monitoring & Maintenance
Monitor network performance using standard tools and report anomalies.
Help conduct routine maintenance tasks to ensure security and reliability.
Document network issues and resolutions clearly within ticketing systems.
Qualifications & Experience
1–2 years of experience in a network engineering or IT support role.
Foundational knowledge of networking protocols and principles (routing, switching, firewalls).
Exposure to virtualisation tools such as VMware NSX, HCX, or Hyper-V.
Familiarity with cloud networking, especially within Microsoft Azure environments.
Basic understanding of firewall technologies (e.g., Fortinet, Azure Firewall).
Introductory experience with load balancers (F5 or cloud-native).
Interest in scripting or network automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) is a plus.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced technical environment.
Additional Requirements:
Security Clearance Requirement: Given the secure nature of this role, we are seeking candidates who are Australian Citizens with an active security clearance.
This requirement ensures that all team members are cleared to handle sensitive information and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of security in our operations.
On-call and Shift Expectations: Our positions are primarily focused on managed services, meaning you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our clients' IT systems (Applications and Infrastructure). Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you may be required to work in shifts to provide continuous support. Additionally, you may need to be on call to address incidents promptly and perform after-hours deployment activities as needed. Your ability to effectively manage these responsibilities will be crucial to ensuring the seamless operation of our services and client satisfaction
We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, to see our benefits and policies click here.
Accenture Progressive Employee Benefits -To view our Progressive Employee Benefits covering Health, Wellbeing, Progressive Leave Options, Sustainability click on the link below.
Progressive Employee Benefits – Australia
Benefits of working at Accenture:
18 weeks paid parental leave
Long & short-term career break opportunities
Structured career development program
Local and international career opportunities.
Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace
Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 801,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
Join Accenture and help transform leading organisations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. Choose Accenture and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career.
Role Summary:
As a Junior Network Engineer, you will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of both on-premises and cloud-based network infrastructure. Working closely with senior engineers, you’ll gain practical experience in areas such as firewalls, routing and switching, virtualisation, and load balancing. This role is ideal for someone with foundational experience who is eager to learn and grow in a dynamic and technical environment.
Key Responsibilities
Network Design & Implementation
Security Clearance Requirement: Given the secure nature of this role, we are seeking candidates who are Australian Citizens with an active security clearance.
This requirement ensures that all team members are cleared to handle sensitive information and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of security in our operations.
On-call and Shift Expectations: Our positions are primarily focused on managed services, meaning you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our clients' IT systems (Applications and Infrastructure). Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you may be required to work in shifts to provide continuous support. Additionally, you may need to be on call to address incidents promptly and perform after-hours deployment activities as needed. Your ability to effectively manage these responsibilities will be crucial to ensuring the seamless operation of our services and client satisfaction
We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, to see our benefits and policies click here.
Accenture Progressive Employee Benefits -To view our Progressive Employee Benefits covering Health, Wellbeing, Progressive Leave Options, Sustainability click on the link below.
Progressive Employee Benefits – Australia
Benefits of working at Accenture:
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