Network Engineer

At Aristocrat, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and innovation. As pioneers in the gaming industry, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology to deliver the world's greatest gaming experiences. Our culture fosters collaboration and inclusion, ensuring every team member’s contributions drive our success. We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Network Engineer to join our ITOps - Global Network Infrastructure team. This role is integral to our mission, as you will lead the development, implementation, and optimization of our enterprise network infrastructure. If you're looking for an opportunity to work with modern technology and be part of a world-class team, this is the perfect role for you! What You'll Do Architect, deploy, and maintain secure and scalable network solutions across LAN/WAN environments. Manage projects related to Palo Alto Networks firewalls, covering policy development, threat prevention, and VPN configuration. Manage and optimize Aruba wireless and switching infrastructure, including ClearPass and AirWave. Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex issues using advanced diagnostic tools. Implement and enforce network security guidelines and compliance standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure projects and business applications. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the team. Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and operational procedures. Participate in on-call rotation and support incident response efforts. Build and support dark fiber solutions for high-capacity network infrastructure. What We're Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering. Skilled in working with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Aruba networking solutions. Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VLANs, and subnetting. Experience working with network monitoring and analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, PRTG). Proven ability to build and implement secure network architectures. Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills. Certifications such as PCNSE, CCNP, or equivalent are preferred. Experience in network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible) is an advantage. Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and hybrid environments is desirable. Why Aristocrat? Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play. We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V World Leader in Gaming Entertainment Robust benefits package Global career opportunities Our Values All about the Player Talent Unleashed Collective Brilliance Good Business Good Citizen Travel Expectations None Additional Information At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) is a global entertainment and content creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading casino and mobile games. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Aristocrat (ASX code: ALL) is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with over 7300 employees working in more than 20 locations across the globe. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, mobile games and online real money games, including iLottery. Aristocrat has seven corporate functions and three reporting segments that span regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness) and regulated online real money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our game and product portfolios collectively entertain millions of players worldwide every day. Across our global enterprise, Aristocrat aims to create long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders by upholding our core values and producing the world’s best gaming content. Our people-first mindset prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our people. We have ambitions to be an industry leader in responsible gameplay and we invest in employees’ development and offer career pathways, so they have what they need to do their best work at Aristocrat. Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us every day. We are excited about the future of Aristocrat and united by our mission and we invite everyone to join us as we bring joy to life through the power of play! Aristocrat Leisure Limited or its affiliates worldwide provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected characteristic, such as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by local, state/provincial or federal law. If you need assistance or accommodation applying for a position, please reach out to helpdesk-recruiting@aristocrat.com. At Aristocrat, sustainability is embedded in our strategy, operations and the values and culture of our teams across the globe. Our Sustainability report provides information on the progress we’ve made each year, across our four strategic sustainability pillars – Good Governance & Responsible Business, Empowering Safer Play (formerly responsible gameplay), Operational Sustainability & Climate, and People & Community. You can read more about our progress here: https://www.aristocrat.com/sustainability/