IT Infrastructure Engineer
- Strategic collaboration
- Professional Development
- NFP Salary packaging – rent, mortgage, bills and more!
About the Role
This isn’t a break-fix role. You’ll lead projects, drive automation, influence architecture decisions, and mentor junior team members with real autonomy at SFIA Level 4. You’ll also keep critical systems running, owning the infrastructure that powers our organisation.
We’re looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to take hands-on ownership of our network, wireless, cloud, and security environment across an enterprise-grade stack — designing and deploying HPE Aruba wireless networks, maintaining our Cato SD-WAN environment, managing Palo Alto next-generation firewalls, and administering enterprise servers and storage.
As strong collaboration and workplace culture are central to achieving our goals, this is a fully office-based, in-person role located in Shenton Park next to the train station. The role also includes participation in an on-call roster and availability for after-hours work to support planned maintenance windows and critical incident escalations
About You
We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer that performs confidently under pressure, drives results and proactively takes ownership.
In this role, you will ideally have:
- 5+ years in IT infrastructure engineering or systems administration
- HPE Aruba wireless experience or similar enterprise wireless platforms
- HPE ClearPass installation and administration for NAC and AAA services
- SD-WAN exposure — Cato Networks experience highly regarded
- Palo Alto firewall administration and policy management skills
- Microsoft On Premise and Azure administration experience
- Windows Server & hypervisor design, implementation, and administration (VMware vSphere and/or Hyper-V)
- Backup & DR ownership — including documentation, testing, and meeting RTO/RPO objectives
Highly Desirable:
- CCNA/CCNP, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, or HPE Aruba certifications
- Cato Networks Certified Associate (CCA) — demonstrating hands-on proficiency with the Cato SASE platform
- Microsoft Azure certifications — AZ-104 Administrator or AZ-305 Solutions Architect
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- Experience supporting Right Fit For Risk (RFFR) Cyber Security Accreditation and or Essential 8
To join our team, you will be required to complete required clearances including a Medical, hold a valid driver's license enabling you to drive in Western Australia and a NDIS Workers Check
Benefits
There are many benefits to working at the Association, here are just a few.
- Collaboration: Work in a collaborative team where everyone's ideas are valued, and success is achieved together!
- Positive Impact: Your role will help individuals live their best, most fulfilling life.
- Financial benefits: Save on everyday expenses with unique access to discounts with Westpac, Medibank, and other major brands and retailers.
- Salary packaging: up to $15,900 per annum + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases!
- Fitness Passport: Heavily discounted access to multiple gyms, group fitness and aquatic facilities across Perth metropolitan area.
About Us
The Autism Association is one of Australia’s largest For-Purpose Specialist Autism Service Providers, providing a range of services to individuals of all ages. We are inspired every day to make a difference in the lives of people with Autism and are deeply committed to assisting them to achieve the life and opportunities they choose.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding our values on equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and workplace culture – a place where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. We strive to make our roles and workplace accessible to people with disability and culturally appropriate to individuals of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait background.
Apply Now
To apply, click “Apply Now” below to upload your resume and cover letter. Applications close 3 April 2026, but please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting may occur prior to this date.
The Autism Association of WA is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.
No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.
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