Network Infrastructure Architect

Job Title: Network Infrastructure Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Infrastructure Architect to join our team. As a Network Infrastructure Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing the infrastructure that supports our digital services.

About the Role:

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• You will work closely with key stakeholders to understand their requirements and develop solutions that meet their needs.">
• You will design, implement and manage network infrastructure including physical, virtual, networking and cloud infrastructure.">
• You will provide expert technical advice on the management and maintenance of ICT platforms.">
• You will liaise with architecture and shared services areas to ensure the security of day-to-day technical operations.">
• You will exercise a considerable degree of independence, making decisions based on high-level judgement and consideration of wider agency implications.">

Key Responsibilities:

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• Design/evaluate/implement infrastructure requirements to meet future infrastructure demand.">
• Provide expert technical support for project build, test and solution deployment activities.">
• Prepare, review and maintain documentation which may include design documentation, implementation plans, test plans, and support procedures.">
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies, operational policy and procedures and change initiatives.">
• Participate in change management process and communicate the end-to-end implications of configuration changes.">
• Provide detailed, specialist technical advice, including strategic advice to senior executives.">
• Proactively share knowledge and expertise as the subject matter expert, and provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues.">
• Undertake research on emerging technologies and provide recommendations on product suitability for the agency.">
• Engage and partner with other agencies and service providers to build service delivery capability.">
• Attend interagency meetings and forums to influence business outcomes and share information.">
• Encourage innovation, continuous improvement and manage and support change; contribute to ICT strategy and resolve conflicts as needed.">
• Manage the operation of backup, high availability and disaster recovery solutions for IT systems.">
• Manage the regular maintenance of patches and support packages for all technical layers.">
• Manage the administration and operation of the Gateway network kit.">

Requirements:

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• At least five (5) years demonstrated experience in the design, management and maintenance of internet gateway and/or large scale data centre networking environment.">
• Demonstrated experience and technical proficiency in the design of services utilising F5/Blue Coat Layer 4-7 switching/load balancing and proxy systems.">
• Demonstrated experience in the design and deployment of network infrastructure including Cisco Data centre technologies like Cisco ACI, Cisco Routers, Nexus switches, routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, EIGRP.">
• Demonstrated experience with and/or detailed understanding of Palo Alto firewalls and IPS Solutions.">
• Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of VPN technologies, email and DNS (Infoblox) Solutions.">
• Demonstrated experience in the design and integration of hybrid and public cloud services.">
• Demonstrated experience in the development and maintenance of system architecture and design documentation.">
• Demonstrated experience with or knowledge of Australian Government information security policies, the ASD Information Security Manual and Essential Eight.">

Benefits:

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• A competitive salary range of A$110,000.00–A$120,000.00 per year.">

Additional Requirements:

Applicants must have the ability to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 clearance.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a thorough background check before commencement.