Engineering Lead/Senior Engineering Lead

Job Requisition ID: 42100

- Lead complex network transformation programs that help clients build secure, cloud-ready and operationally intelligent environments.

- Tackle big issues like cyber, trust, resilience and digital transformation

- Mentoring, coaching and leadership programs to help you make an impact that matters

This is a Melbourne-based opportunity for a senior network engineering leader who wants to shape client strategy, lead modern engineering delivery and help grow a high-performing practice.

What will your typical day look like?

From architecture reviews and transformation assessments through to migrations and operational transition, you'll lead major network engineering engagements that help clients modernise how critical environments are designed, delivered and run. The work spans enterprise networking, cloud networking and network security, with a focus on outcomes that are more resilient, scalable and secure.

Working closely with senior technology stakeholders, you'll translate complex engineering choices into clear business decisions, risks and investment priorities. Modern approaches like automation, Infrastructure as Code, configuration management, compliance and observability will be central to how you help clients improve performance and reduce operational friction.

Alongside client delivery, you'll guide multidisciplinary teams across Cloud, Infrastructure, Security and Application Development, creating clarity and momentum across complex programs. You'll also play a visible role in growing the practice through coaching, reusable assets, stronger propositions and better ways of delivering quality engineering work.

About the team

You'll join a Network Engineering team that combines deep technical capability with a strong learning culture and a real focus on how great engineering gets done. The team works across complex client environments and collaborates closely with Deloitte's wider Engineering capability to solve high-value technology challenges, bring modern delivery practices into action and keep evolving the way we support clients.

Enough about us, let's talk about you

You may have all or some of the following skills/experiences:

- 10+ years of experience across network engineering, network security or complex infrastructure environments

- Deep expertise in routing, switching, load balancing and firewall technologies

- Experience leading complex transformation programs from strategy and architecture through to migration and operational transition

- Experience across cloud networking in AWS, Microsoft Azure or GCP

- Familiarity with technologies such as Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Fortinet, Zscaler, Netskope or Illumio

- Experience with automation, Infrastructure as Code, NetDevOps, CI/CD, automated compliance and observability

- Strong stakeholder skills, with the ability to turn complex technical issues into clear business outcomes and decisions

- Experience developing engineers, leading multidisciplinary teams and contributing to proposals, roadmaps or statements of work

Why Deloitte?

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We're always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction - whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone's perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.

We value in-person connection with our clients and our colleagues. We offer several ways for you to work flexibly so that you can serve your clients, stay connected with your team, and manage your personal priorities.

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.

Next Steps

Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we'd love to hear from you!

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.