Network Engineer | Data Centre Transformation | Telecommunications | Contract

The Missing LinkSydney, New South Wales🇦🇺AustraliaPosted 14 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This contract role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a major data centre transformation within the telecommunications sector, allowing you to leverage and expand your network engineering expertise. You'll thrive if you possess strong data centre migration and routing/switching skills, and enjoy collaborating with stakeholders in a dynamic hybrid environment. Apply now to make a significant impact on a large-scale modernization initiative.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Temporary/Casual

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Posted

6 hours ago

Stakeholder Management

Job Description

About The Missing Link

The Missing Link has been helping some of Australia's largest organisations solve complex technology challenges for over 27 years. As an award-winning IT and cybersecurity solutions provider, we partner with leading enterprises to deliver innovative technology outcomes across infrastructure, cloud, security, data and digital transformation.

We are currently seeking an experienced Network Engineer for an initial contract with proven Data Center migration experience to join a major telecommunications sector transformation program focused on large-scale modernisation initiatives.

About the Role

As a Network Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, delivery and optimisation of enterprise network infrastructure supporting a significant data centre transformation program. You will work within a complex enterprise environment, collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to ensure successful migration outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement and support enterprise network infrastructure
Contribute to large-scale data centre migration and transformation projects
Manage routing, switching and network optimisation activities
Troubleshoot complex network issues and deliver performance improvements
Engage with key stakeholders across technical and business teams
Support project delivery, testing and transition activities

About You

Proven experience as a Network Engineer within large enterprise environments
Strong background in data centre transformation and migration projects
Extensive routing and switching expertise
Experience optimising enterprise network performance and resilience
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to work effectively within complex transformation programs

Desirable

Experience within telecommunications environments
Exposure to modern data centre architectures
Relevant networking certifications (CCNP, CCIE or equivalent)

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Network Engineer with a strong background in data centre transformation and enterprise networking, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact The Missing Link for a confidential discussion.