Senior/Staff Network Engineer

Airwallex1 months ago

Location

AU - Sydney

Type

Full Time

Salary

AUD 120,000 – 180,000

Level

Senior

Role

Network Engineer

Posted

Feb 10, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Airwallex is seeking a Senior/Staff Network Engineer to build and maintain global corporate network infrastructure across 26+ offices worldwide. This role involves designing secure network solutions, managing multi-vendor environments (Juniper, Palo Alto), and supporting international connectivity including mainland China operations for this $8B fintech unicorn.

What you'll do

Network Infrastructure Design: Build foundations of new corporate network and design team structure for global expansion

Global Office Connectivity: Design and build corporate network infrastructure for new Airwallex offices worldwide and upgrade existing portfolio

Multi-Vendor Network Management: Configure on-premises gateway/router/networking hardware globally across mixed vendor environments

International Connectivity: Manage global connectivity over international leased lines and domestic internet connections

Complex Device Configuration: Lead configuration and troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless access points

Incident Response Leadership: Act as first-responder for complex network issues, managing incidents through completion and after-action reports

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with CorpSec, ProdSec, Engineering, Product, IT Engineering, and Workplace teams on network solutions

Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation including diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures

Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies and solutions to support business growth

Team Development: Mentor and coach other network engineers, manage underperformers, and attract talent

Global On-Call Support: Participate in global on-call rotation providing primary response for corporate networking issues

After-Hours Implementation: Support flexible scheduling for network upgrades and weekend implementation work to minimize business disruption

What we look for

Technical

Juniper Networks ExpertiseSenior-level experience designing, implementing and maintaining Juniper networking solutions

Palo Alto Networks ProficiencyAdvanced experience with Palo Alto Networks vendor solutions and security appliances

Multi-Vendor EnvironmentDemonstrated experience in mixed networking vendor environments (Juniper, Palo Alto, Cisco, Aruba) at global companies

China Connectivity ExperienceSpecific experience with networking solutions for mainland China and international connectivity requirements

WiFi Technology ExpertiseStrong fundamental understanding of WiFi technology and endpoint engineering with hardware knowledge

Command-Line ConfigurationExpert understanding of command-line configuration for networking hardware including JunOS and IOS

Education

Bachelor's Degree PreferredBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred but not required

Experience

Senior-Level Experience5+ years of relevant experience in similar network engineering roles

Global Enterprise EnvironmentExperience working in large-scale, multi-office global corporate environments

Startup Growth ExperiencePreferred experience managing network infrastructure through startup growth phases

Skills

Required skills

Juniper NetworksSenior-level expertise in Juniper hardware and software solutions

Palo Alto NetworksAdvanced proficiency with Palo Alto security and networking solutions

Network ArchitectureDesigning and implementing LAN, WAN, Wireless, and VPN infrastructure

Multi-Vendor IntegrationManaging mixed vendor environments across global locations

Command-Line InterfaceExpert-level CLI configuration of JunOS, IOS, and other networking systems

WiFi EngineeringDeep understanding of wireless technology and endpoint engineering

China NetworkingSpecialized knowledge of mainland China connectivity requirements

Nice to have

Palo Alto GlobalProtectAdvanced knowledge of GlobalProtect VPN and Prisma Cloud solutions

Team LeadershipExperience managing or leading teams of network engineers

Identity StandardsUnderstanding of SAML, OAuth, SSO, and modern authentication protocols

Cloud InfrastructureExperience with AWS, GCP, and cloud networking principles

Access ManagementKnowledge of RBAC, ABAC, PBAC, ACLs and access management principles

SaaS SystemsExperience working with Software-as-a-Service based systems and applications

Mobile Device ManagementUnderstanding of MDM systems including JAMF, Intune, and Kandji

Rapid Decision MakingAbility to move fast and make correct decisions with incomplete information

Compensation & benefits

Salary

AUD 120,000 – 180,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Global Impact

Work with a $8B fintech unicorn serving 200,000+ businesses worldwide

International Experience

Opportunity to design and manage network infrastructure across 26+ global offices

Cutting-Edge Technology

Work with latest networking technologies and enterprise-grade solutions

Career Growth

Accelerated learning opportunities in a fast-growing fintech environment

Hybrid Work

Flexible hybrid work arrangement balancing remote and office collaboration

Professional Development

Mentorship opportunities and skill development within the network engineering team

Global Team

Collaborate with over 2,000 innovative professionals across multiple time zones

Equity Opportunity

Join a high-valuation company backed by leading investors including Visa, Mastercard, and Sequoia

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with IT Engineering team to discuss background and role alignment
2
Technical Assessment — In-depth technical interview covering Juniper, Palo Alto, and network design scenarios
3
System Design Interview — Network architecture design exercise focusing on global, multi-office scenarios
4
Leadership Discussion — Interview with senior leadership to assess cultural fit and long-term vision
5
Final Round — Panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders including security and engineering teams
6
Reference Checks — Professional reference verification focusing on technical expertise and leadership capabilities