Network Engineering Manager

About the role

Lead the Network Engineering function for a national property portfolio, overseeing architecture, reliability, security and performance of corporate and resident‑facing networks across Scape and Aveo.

Key responsibilities

• Own design, performance and security of LAN, wireless, firewalls, SD‑WAN, point‑to‑point links and ISP connectivity for both student and retirement living assets.
• Maintain and optimise Ruckus Virtual SmartZone, Ruckus APs, Meraki multi‑site environments and OpenWiFi/OpenLAN solutions.
• Monitor network health, resolve complex RF, switching, firewall and WAN issues, and participate in an on‑call rotation.
• Manage vendor, ISP and carrier relationships, handling technical escalations, SLAs and contract spend.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience with large‑scale wireless/RF environments supporting thousands of residents.
• Proven track record managing network vendors, ISPs, SLAs and budgets across multi‑site operations.
• Experience leading or mentoring a small technical team with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel interstate and join an on‑call roster.

Required skills

• Switching and wireless infrastructure (Ruckus, Meraki, OpenWiFi/OpenLAN).
• RF and wireless design/troubleshooting.
• Fortinet, Sophos firewalls (experience advantageous).
• SD‑WAN, point‑to‑point wireless links, ISP/carrier connectivity.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a national network roadmap and transition to open, disaggregated networking.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including paid leave, health insurance, retail and leisure discounts, annual vaccinations and skin checks.
• Employee referral and assistance programs.