Senior Network Engineer

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Division: Digital

Department: Cloud, Platforms, Infrastructure & Networks

Reference number: 12507

Engagement type: Permanent

This is a Permanent Full-Time position based in Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane.

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

AEMO is Australia's independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO's purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this.

We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection .

Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector

About The Team & The Position

As a business unit of the Digital division, the Cloud, Platforms, Infrastructure & Networks (CPIN) department manages IT operations including the IT Networks across AEMO.

The Network Services team within CPIN provide operational support and services to ensure the stable and effective operations of the core technology networks. The Network Services team has a strong focus on the continuous improvement of its operations along with project delivery processes to support efficient and effective delivery of all critical services to the AEMO organization.

The Senior Network Engineer designs and delivers network solutions and provides operational support for AEMO's highly available critical network infrastructure. The role ensures network deployments align with policies and standards set by AEMO's cyber-security framework to secure the infrastructure.

Position Responsibilities

• Produce the detailed network designs based on high level architecture designs and roadmaps.
• Lead the implementation of network builds and transition to operational standards.
• Produce the as built documents aligned with the detailed network designs. Document network processes, procedures and standards ensuring compliance with market audits.
• Provide support for network BAU operations including incident, change and service management.
• Provide recommendations to integrate new technologies and equipment without impacting highly available systems, aligned to AEMO's IT strategy, architecture roadmaps and security frameworks.
• Maintain the network monitoring and alerting systems. Assist AEMO project teams to deliver the infrastructure for technology projects on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with market participants and internal technology groups and stakeholders to develop and implement services and resolve issues with IT systems.
• Rotate through a 24 x 7 on-call roster for after-hours incident management.
  
  

Position Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in the data centre technology environment.
• Strong in-depth experience in WAN, LAN, Collaboration, Security and Internet technologies. Proven capability working in high availability system environments.
• Knowledge of and adherence to ITIL service management and quality assurance systems
• Hands-on deployment and operational experience with Data Centre network infrastructure, Voice gateways/SBC/Unified Communications platforms, Next-gen firewalls, and Load Balancers.
• Enterprise voice and video-conferencing platforms, Windows and ESX environments and NSX network, Cybersecurity approaches and technologies
• Experience in automation, programming/scripting skills
  
  

Must be an Australian citizen with the ability to attain and maintain an appropriate level of national security clearance.

Education/ Professional Certifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Computing and IT, Communications/Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Recognised professional certification in Cisco, F5, Palo Alto Networks, or other network technologies
  
  

Benefits

In return some of our benefits to you

• Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options
• Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.
• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  
  

About Our Process

At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any accessibility requireme nt s to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us a t talent@aemo.com.auSeniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionInformation Technology
• IndustriesUtilities

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