Lead Cloud Network Engineer

About the role

Onyx Gaming, an operator of Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) systems serving hospitality venues across Australia, is looking for a Lead Cloud Network Engineer. Reporting to the Principal Infrastructure & Platform Engineer, you will design, build and optimise secure, resilient networks across cloud and on-premises environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership role involving architecture, SD-WAN deployments, Infrastructure as Code and mentoring the operational team.

Key responsibilities

• Shape and deliver hybrid network architecture connecting cloud platforms, data centres and venues securely and reliably.
• Build and optimise AWS networking services, including VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53 and CloudFront.
• Lead SD-WAN deployments and manage Cisco and Meraki infrastructure to improve application performance and multi-site connectivity.
• Strengthen network security with next-generation firewalls, cloud security controls and secure connectivity design.
• Automate network provisioning, testing and remediation using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead complex troubleshooting and improve availability, disaster recovery, performance and cost efficiency.
• Mentor colleagues, document network designs and support governance, ISO 27001 compliance and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Degree in Network Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent education and practical experience.
• Strong experience designing and managing enterprise networks across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Hands-on expertise in AWS networking, Cisco equipment, Meraki, SD-WAN and next-generation firewalls.
• DevOps and automation skills, including Git, CI/CD pipelines and IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation or AWS CDK, plus Python or Ansible.
• Experience with secure, highly available architectures, container networking, monitoring tools and cloud security controls, including AWS IAM.
• Understanding of ISO 27001 requirements, network governance and cost-performance optimisation.
• Preferred: relevant certifications such as AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty, Azure Network Engineer or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer.
• Eligibility to obtain a VGCCC licence and willingness to take part in responsible service of gambling (RSG) programs.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and a collaborative, supportive environment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional development through the L&D program and career growth.
• One paid Community Day each year.
• Barista coffee machine, quarterly celebrations and regular team events.

Candidates apply by submitting a resume and a cover letter outlining their networking expertise, automation experience and technical leadership. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; no agency enquiries.