Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls
• Configure and troubleshoot network devices, protocols, and services (e.g., BGP, OSPF, MPLS)
• Ensure network security, compliance, and governance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize network needs
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and standards
• Participate in on-call rotation for network support

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on connectivity
• Bachelor degree OR equivalent years of experience in networking
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, protocols, and technologies
• Experience with Juniper and/or Cisco network devices and software
• Proficiency in scripting languages, such as Python or Terraform (huge plus)
• Strong knowledge of network security and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have:
Experience with network automation and orchestration tools
Knowledge of cloud networking and hybrid environments
Azure Express Route/And/or AWS Direct Connect a plus

Certification in network engineering (e.g., JNCIP, CCNP)
Experience with agile development methodologies

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don’t just have a mission—we’re on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients’ lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Vanguard’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.

Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.

Together, we’re on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other.

Vanguard’s DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.