Network Engineer

A leading government department is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join their team! You will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance and operation of standard to complex solutions which meet the needs of the organisation and its customers.

Essential Criteria:
• Degree level qualifications in Telecommunications, I.T, Computer Science or related discipline.
• Expertise in design and fault analysis of IP networking systems (certifications highly regarded).
• Extensive experience and proven ability to work across the spectrum of network design and BAU operations.
• Senior level IP/MPLS networking experience in a utility/carrier /service provider environment or transformation of complex enterprise networking environments (eg cloud migration).
• Diverse exposure on vendor platforms such as Juniper, Palo Alto, F5, Aruba, Nokia, Azure Cloud.
• Solid understanding of networking security and contemporary industry trends.
• Strong team player with positive command of verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated high degree of self‐motivation, preparedness to accept responsibility, and the ability to actively collaborate with stakeholders across the business, towards the development of innovative solutions.

Key Accountabilities:
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics to identify and resolve incidents within the technical environment.
• Perform the necessary technical provisioning and configuration of elements to fulfil requests.
• Develop technical designs and documentation governing the use of new and existing IT infrastructure which include network drawings, test plans and reports.
• Collaborate and communicate with team and stakeholders to create and implement technical solutions, operating and maintenance policies, procedures and training plans.
• Demonstrate a high degree of self‐motivation, preparedness to accept responsibility, and the ability to actively collaborate with stakeholders across the business, towards the development of innovative solutions and resolution of incidents including as acting as a subject matter expert in a range of diverse forums.
• Provide rostered after hours support and scheduled out of hours work.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be directed by your Manager, in line with the Work Level Standards for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Grace Windsor on 02 8289 3153 for a confidential discussion.