Senior Network Engineer

At IGO we are bold, passionate, fearless and fun – a smarter, kinder and more innovative team. We come from a range of places, backgrounds and experiences, and we are excited about what we can achieve together.  When you join us, we will invest in your career to ensure you achieve your goals, now, and into the future. This is the IGO difference.

Location:             South Perth Corporate Office

Roster:                Permanent | Full Time | Mon – Fri (flexibility available) 

Reports to:          Reporting to Principal IT, Governance, Risk & Compliance  

Why Join Us?

At IGO, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to offer:

• Generous short and long term bonus opportunities
• Fully paid private health insurance
• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options and autonomy to manage your day
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for all parents
• Share options and wellbeing programs
• A culture built on trust, camaraderie, and support

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to play a key role in designing, delivering, and continuously improving IGO’s complex, multi-site network environment. This position offers the opportunity to provide technical expertise across on‑premises and cloud infrastructure, ensuring secure, resilient, and high‑performing connectivity that supports both corporate and operational needs. You’ll work across a diverse technology landscape, contribute to strategic initiatives, and mentor a small team, all while driving best practice in network engineering and security.

Why This Role Matters

IGO’s network is the backbone connecting our corporate teams and remote site operations. In this role, you’ll ensure that critical infrastructure stays secure, available, and fit for purpose directly enabling our people to do their best work wherever they are.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and maintain IGO’s network infrastructure across corporate, site, and cloud environments.
• Administer and maintain Fortinet and Palo Alto firewall platforms, ensuring IGO’s security posture remains robust and up to date.
• Manage and optimise IGO’s MPLS WAN and Cisco switching environments across corporate and site locations.
• Design and manage secure hybrid cloud network connectivity across Azure/AWS and on-premises environments.
• Monitor network performance and availability, proactively resolving issues before they impact the business.
• Lead and contribute to network projects including upgrades, migrations, and new site deployments.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of network professionals, building capability across the function.

What You’ll Bring

You are an experienced network engineer who thrives on complex problems and takes pride in building reliable, secure infrastructure. We are ideally seeking candidates who bring most of the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in Network Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role ideally within the mining or resources industry.
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet and Palo Alto firewall platforms, and Fortinet EMS.
• Strong Cisco switching experience and demonstrated capability managing MPLS WAN environments
• Experience with on-premises and cloud network environments (Azure/AWS virtual networks, hybrid connectivity)
• Excellent troubleshooting skills across complex, multi-site network environments.
• Relevant vendor certifications desirable: Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE, or CCNP and above.
• Leadership capability to lead and mentor a small team to success.
• A recent National Police Clearance (within 2 months).

Apply Today

We value every applicant and commit to responding to all applications. Apply now with your resume to express interest. IGO may close advertising prior to any advertised closing dates.

Only at IGO can you take ownership of initiatives with the flexibility and autonomy to make a real impact. Join us and shape the future.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are focused on fostering inclusivity and improving a diverse representation of people across the business, including gender, cultural identity, ethnicity, age, education, experience, physical and mental ability, thought and/or sexuality. We encourage applications from all members of these groups, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

IGO are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer which signifies our commitment to supporting women’s careers. You can find out more about our benefits and policies by visiting our Work180 page here - IGO | WORK180 Endorsed Employer.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, disability or cultural background. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or the workplace to accommodate your needs, please

About Us

IGO is an ASX listed mining and exploration company focused on creating a better planet for future generations by discovering, developing and delivering products critical to clean energy.

As a purpose-led organisation with strong, embedded values and a culture of caring for our people and our stakeholders, we believe we are Making a Difference by safely, sustainably and ethically delivering the products our customers need to advance the global transition to decarbonisation.

Supporting our Communities

We work in partnership with our host communities and Traditional Owners to achieve long-term social, environmental and economic outcomes. We are also proud of our Corporate Giving Program which provides direct funding and in-kind support for a range of programs aligned with our values and purpose. 

Our Culture

Our culture provides an environment where our people feel a strong sense of pride in the difference that they can make to future generations. We are bold, passionate, fearless and fun – a smarter, kinder, and more innovative team. When you join us, we will invest in your career and your development, to ensure you achieve your goals, now and into the future. Find out more about life at IGO by connecting directly with our people, who are available to answer any questions you may have: https://careers.igo.com.au/meet-our-people