Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer for an 8:6 FIFO opportunity supporting a large mining operation in South Australia.

This is a hands-on site-based position supporting both Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) network environments. You'll provide Level 1 and Level 2 network support, troubleshoot infrastructure issues and work closely with operational and project teams.

What are you going to do 

As the Network Engineer, you'll be responsible for supporting, maintaining and troubleshooting network infrastructure across the mining operation.

Working onsite, you'll provide technical support across Cisco networking, industrial Ethernet and wireless technologies, while assisting remote teams and project groups with network changes, upgrades and infrastructure improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide Level 1 and Level 2 support across OT and IT network infrastructure.

  • Troubleshoot network incidents, outages and performance issues.

  • Support Cisco switching and routing environments.

  • Maintain Cisco wireless access points and industrial Ethernet infrastructure.

  • Support Cambium wireless technologies and site communications networks.

  • Assist with surface and underground network infrastructure.

  • Coordinate network patching, firmware updates and software upgrades with remote teams.

  • Act as the technical approver for network and technology changes onsite.

  • Provide technical guidance to project teams delivering network-related initiatives.

  • Support technology projects interfacing with existing site networks.

  • Maintain network standards, reliability and operational requirements.

  • Work closely with operational teams and other technical stakeholders.

Technical Environment

  • Cisco switching and routing.

  • Cisco wireless access points.

  • Cisco Industrial Ethernet (IE).

  • Cambium wireless technologies.

  • Surface and underground communications networks.

  • MST CORS and A.I.R.S. communications systems.

  • Integrated OT and IT network environments.

Essential skills and knowledge

We're looking for a hands-on Network Engineer with experience supporting complex network environments, ideally within mining, resources or heavy industry.

Key Experience

  • Experience in a Network Engineer or Network Support role.

  • Strong hands-on experience with Cisco switching and routing.

  • Experience supporting wireless network infrastructure and access points.

  • Knowledge of industrial Ethernet and OT networking environments.

  • Experience troubleshooting network outages, connectivity and performance issues.

  • Understanding of network patching, firmware and software upgrades.

  • Ability to provide L1/L2 technical support and resolve network incidents.

  • Experience working with operational and project teams.

Highly Regarded

  • Previous mining or resources experience.

  • Exposure to underground communications networks.

  • Experience with Cambium wireless technologies.

  • Cisco Industrial Ethernet experience.

  • Experience supporting integrated OT and IT environments.

  • Exposure to MST CORS and A.I.R.S. systems.

What we offer 

  • Initial 5-month contract with potential for extension.

  • 8:6 FIFO roster to South Australia.

  • ASAP commencement.

  • Hands-on technical role across IT and OT infrastructure.

  • Work across Cisco, Cambium and industrial networking technologies.

  • Exposure to surface and underground mining networks.

  • Onsite position working alongside operational and project teams.

Closing: 03 December 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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