Senior Network Infrastructure Specialist

The Network Engineer is accountable for supporting, maintaining and enhancing our network infrastructure, systems and designs during a period of technological change.

You will contribute to incident and request management, proactive network monitoring and contributing to network security.

You will utilize your knowledge and experience to assist in driving network stability, support and opportunities to improve.

• Contribute to the investigation, diagnosis and resolution of network problems and provide advice on preventative strategies.
• Under broad direction to perform and achieve complex network engineering work.
• Work independently with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of outcomes of their work.
• Highlight perceived security risks to managers.
• Identify areas of risk and review the adequacy and effectiveness of our approach to risk in the use of ICT and offer appropriate suggestions to address the risk.
• Exercise both initiative and judgment in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures.
• Produce concise technical systems documentation and knowledge artefacts supporting design and operational continuity.
• Liaise with internal and external agencies, including providers in relation to the design, delivery and support of network communications infrastructure.
• Assist in the maintenance of customer satisfaction and good relationships with providers.
• Input on system availability, capacity planning, usability and performance management.
• Input on technical roadmaps and service improvement activities.
• Advise on best practice implementation and security compliance of the Network Infrastructure.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent experience and training.
• Minimum CCNA certified, CCNP and/or CCIE desirable.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to contribute to projects and initiatives, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience in the design, maintenance, and implementation of complex ICT networks, with a strong track record across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.
• Adept at developing structured procedures and conducting routine hardware/software installations and de-installations in enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience with gateway technologies, including remote access, and proxies.
• Demonstrated experience with Cisco switches, ISE and ASA's and Fortinet products.
• Experienced in end-to-end configuration of routing, switching, and secure tunnelling within large-scale networks.
• Demonstrated experience in Azure networking services and hybrid cloud network development, integrating virtual and physical network components for seamless connectivity and scalability.
• Must be eligible to obtain a baseline clearance.

1. Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent experience and training.
2. CCNA certification, CCNP and/or CCIE desirable.
3. Strong communication and collaboration skills.
4. Experience in designing, maintaining and implementing complex ICT networks.
5. Knowledge of gateway technologies and network protocols.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Azure and Cisco products.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This is an APS 6 role.