Network Engineering Lead – Remote

Vault Cloud is the national leader of providing highly secure and scalable sovereign cloud capability to the Australian Government, National Intelligence Community and Critical Infrastructure sector. We pioneered the development of Australia’s only sovereign, hyperscale cloud with security at its core, being one of the first cloud organisations to be Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) certified and we continue to drive innovation, delivering First of a Kind capability across the sector.

As we continue to lead in technological advancements, Vault is now entering a defining phase of growth with a strategic $22.5 million investment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC). This investment will scale Vault’s SECRET Cloud and introduce new services such as the AUKUS cloud capability, directly addressing Australia’s strategic national security demands. Vault is now positioned to not only strengthen its existing relationships with federal and state government agencies, but also strengthen its relationships with private sector businesses requiring secure cloud storage.To support this growth, we are bolstering our capability by adding numerous key roles that are integral to our future success. This is an opportunity to join us at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation technological advancement whilst at the same time securing the nation against ever-increasing threats 

We’re looking for a Network Engineering Lead to join our Technology Team for a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will serve as the technical thought leader and engineering manager who guides a team of Network Engineers in designing, building, and automating high-performance cloud networks, ensuring all network outcomes are delivered as version-controlled, automated code. This position bridges the gap between technical design and technical execution, driving the successful delivery of complex network engineering projects while fostering a collaborative, values driven team environment. 

If you want to take ownership of the networking and cloud infrastructure fabric for Australia’s only sovereign hyperscale cloud, this is your next move. Operating as a remote, offshore position based in the Philippines, this role offers a unique opportunity to engineer secure, cutting-edge cloud technologies that safeguard Australia’s most sensitive infrastructure.

You will:

• Lead and manage a team of network engineers.
• Govern technical designs, enforce standards through mandatory infrastructure peer-code reviews.
• Implement core cloud solutions and run fast paced Proof-of-Concepts for emerging tech.
• Optimise agile delivery: Deconstruct initiatives into epics, provide estimations, and align sprints with release trains.
• Orchestrate squad resources: Monitor deliverables against SLAs/SLOs and dynamically allocate talent across product frameworks.

To be successful you will be able to demonstrate the following: 

• Proven engineering leadership: background building, mentoring, and holding high-performing engineering squads accountable on complex projects.
• Extensive cloud experience: background in designing, architecting, and deploying hybrid or private cloud infrastructure.
• Core networking mastery: Advanced, hands-on knowledge of datacenter fabrics (EVPN/VXLAN, Cumulus Linux), ISP routing, and security appliances..
• Expert IaC automation: Practical experience deploying robust network and firewall solutions using infrastructure tools like Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Strong systems thinking to translate business requirements across product, operations, and architecture teams using SDLC frameworks.
• Offshore Requirement: Must be currently living and working in the Philippines for the duration of the 6-month contract.

What’s in it for you?

• Be at the forefront of cyberwarfare, the greatest technology challenge of our generation
• Up to 10% of time dedicated to learning & development
• A diverse culture where we celebrate our people and their unique, individual perspectives

Our culture is a big part of who we are so, for us, it is vital that each of our people (known as Vaulter’s) align to and are continuously guided by our core values.  

Join us now and become part of the future of secure cloud services and provide a significant contribution to our nation’s success. 

Get to know us at

https://vaultcloud.com.au/