Network & data centre lead

Adelaide Airport Ltd (AAL) is an internationally recognised and award-winning employer of choice in the dynamic aviation environment. The gateway to South Australia, Adelaide Airport is the fifth-largest airport in Australia and is committed to ongoing developments that seamlessly connect the world to South Australia. It is an un-listed public company owned by long-term superannuation funds. AAL is a major business centre and is executing its vision to be a globally connected, next-generation hub offering a unique sense of place to its partners. AAL has recently announced $1 billion in capital investment over the next five years, covering both significant aviation and technology infrastructure upgrades in addition to some exciting commercial property developments across both our Adelaide and Parafield Airport sites. AAL employs a highly engaged workforce recognised for delivering exceptional outcomes. Identifying, supporting and encouraging leadership and innovation, AAL is a proven leader in sustainability, supporting diversity and inclusion and offering flexible workplace arrangements. As the Network & Data Centre Lead, you will have a deep passion for technology and a proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing critical infrastructure. This leadership role will be responsible for overseeing both IT and OT environments, ensuring seamless connectivity, maximum uptime, and robust security. As the lead, you will have a strategic vision for the future of AAL’s data centre and networking operations, will champion continuous improvement, and will lead a highly skilled in-house team. Key responsibilities include: Develop and drive a future-focused strategy for AAL’s networking and data centre operations. Evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices, determining how they can support and enhance our IT transformation. Design scalable, high-availability network solutions to support complex IT and OT environments. Lead the deployment of next-generation network technologies to ensure optimal performance, availability and flexibility. Oversee the end-to-end operation of on-premises data centres, ensuring best-in-class performance and uptime. Champion a security-first mindset, ensuring all networking and data centre designs, processes, and platforms adhere to stringent security standards. Key requirements include: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, additional certifications CCNP, CCDP, or equivalent (CCIE preferred), data centre, cloud, or security are a plus. Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams. Experience managing budgets, setting strategic direction, and driving cultural change. Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in network engineering and data centre operations, including routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, and WAN optimisation. Security Focus: Demonstrable track record of implementing security best practices (Zero Trust, segmentation, encryption) within network/data centre environments. Critical Infrastructure Know-How: Experience working in or supporting OT environments, with a strong understanding of reliability and safety considerations. Overall, you will need to be a self-motivated individual with the ability to build collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and decision makers. Your professional behaviour and committed work ethic will demonstrate your ability to consistently achieve high standards of productivity with utmost integrity. This role is vital to the continued success in contributing to an organisation that is dedicated to quality, integrity, and an inclusive working environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.To apply please click apply or call Giuseppe Nasca on 08 8216 3508 for a confidential discussion. About the job: Contract Type: FULL_TIMESpecialism: Information TechnologyFocus: IT ManagementWorkplace Type: On-siteExperience Level: Mid ManagementSalary: Attractive remuneration packageLocation: AdelaideJob Reference: 2034730/001Date posted: 3 February 2025Consultant: Giuseppe Nasca #J-18808-Ljbffr