Samantha Vance
Network Engineer | Enterprise Routing, SD-WAN & Hybrid Cloud Connectivity
Brisbane
Professional Summary
Brisbane-based Network Engineer with extensive experience designing, deploying, and maintaining resilient multi-site enterprise networks, SD-WAN architectures, and hybrid cloud interconnects. Demonstrated background managing complex routing topologies, security policies, and network automation workflows to enhance operational stability and performance.
Professional Experience
Moreton Infrastructure Networks
Brisbane, Australia
Network Engineer
Aug 2021 – Present
- Lead configuration, monitoring, and administration of dual-vendor enterprise network infrastructure covering BGP, OSPF, and Cisco SD-WAN across 14 commercial sites.
- Engineered secure AWS Direct Connect connectivity and redundant IPSec VPN tunnels between on-premises data centers and VPC environments.
- Automated recurring switch provisioning and VLAN configuration routines using Ansible playbooks, cutting change implementation windows by 40%.
- Spearheaded firmware lifecycle management and vulnerability remediation schedules across core switches and Palo Alto edge firewalls.
StrataCore Technical Solutions
Brisbane, Australia
Network Support Engineer
Mar 2016 – July 2021
- Maintained campus switching, wireless controllers, and site-to-site VPNs for mid-sized corporate clients throughout South East Queensland.
- Diagnosed Tier 3 routing and packet-loss incidents using Wireshark and SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor, maintaining a 99.9% uptime SLA.
- Executed staged hardware refreshes migrating legacy Cisco Catalyst 3750 stacks to Catalyst 9300 series platforms with 802.1X network access control.
Calibre Data Services
Brisbane, Australia
Junior Network Administrator
May 2013 – Feb 2016
- Resolved escalated connectivity tickets covering DHCP, DNS, subnets, and VoIP QoS across distributed branch offices.
- Assisted senior engineers with rack-and-stack installations, patch panel auditing, and structured cabling verification during data center consolidation.
Education
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology · Information Technology (Network Architecture) · Brisbane, Australia · Distinction · Feb 2003 – Nov 2006
Focused on data communications, distributed systems, and computer network security.
Technical Projects
Enterprise SD-WAN Transformation
Feb 2023 – Sept 2023
- Designed and executed cutover from legacy MPLS links to a dual-carrier Cisco SD-WAN topology across 6 regional depots, reducing monthly telecommunications expenditure while establishing automated failover.
- Authored end-to-end routing documentation and operational runbooks for Tier 1 and Tier 2 operations teams.
Core Competencies
Cisco IOS-XE
BGP & OSPF Routing
Cisco SD-WAN
Palo Alto Firewalls
AWS Direct Connect
VLAN & Trunking (802.1Q)
Wireshark Network Analysis
Ansible Automation
Network Access Control (802.1X)
IPSec VPNs
Languages
English
C2
Certifications
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
Cisco · Apr 2025
AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty
Amazon Web Services · Nov 2024