National Manager Network

**The smart, career focused and determined people who work for NRI flourish in a culture that empowers them to achieve customer outcomes and gives them a sense of ownership for the development of the company as a whole. Together we form a highly motivated, customer-focused workforce.**

At **NRI Australia & New Zealand**, we partner with our clients to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions, from **business strategy and consulting to infrastructure and managed IT services**. Backed by a **global presence**, we operate with local decision-making authority, ensuring that our technology solutions are innovative, effective, and aligned with business outcomes.

**The Opportunity**

We are seeking a **National Manager - Network** to lead our **network capability strategy, drive innovation, and optimise network performance**. This leadership role will focus on **building and managing national network capabilities**, ensuring seamless connectivity, security, and scalability across our operations.

As a key strategic leader, you will oversee **network architecture, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and technology integration**, working alongside high-performing professionals in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Strategic Leadership**: Develop and implement a **national network capability strategy** aligned with business objectives and emerging technology trends.
- **Network Management**: Oversee the **design, implementation, and performance** of network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability.
- **Team Development**: Lead, mentor, and coach a team of **network professionals**, fostering a high-performance culture.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**: Build strong relationships with **business leaders, IT teams, and external partners** to align network capabilities with business needs.
- **Performance & Compliance**: Define **KPIs, monitor network performance**, and ensure adherence to security, regulatory, and industry standards.
- **Technology & Innovation**: Drive the adoption of **next-generation technologies**, including **Cloud Networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNets), SD-WAN, Zero Trust, AI-driven networking**, and **automation tools (Ansible, Cisco DNA Center)**.
- **Risk & Cost Management**: Develop cost-effective strategies, **manage network budgets**, and mitigate potential risks through proactive planning.

**What You Bring**
- A **proven track record in managing, mentoring, and coaching network professionals** in a leadership capacity.
- Experience **establishing and managing a national network capability**, ensuring operational excellence and scalability.
- Expertise in **network architecture, performance optimisation, and strategic IT initiatives**.
- Strong **negotiation, influencing, and conflict management skills**, with the ability to drive **business outcomes**.
- Exceptional **business acumen, emotional intelligence**, and the ability to **motivate teams across multiple business areas**.
- **Deep technical knowledge** of:

- **Cloud networking** (AWS VPC, Azure VNets)
- **Network automation** (Ansible, Cisco DNA Center)
- **Emerging technologies** (SD-WAN, Zero Trust, AI-driven networks)
- **Firewall security** (Juniper, Palo Alto, Check Point, F5)
- **Network monitoring tools** (SolarWinds, Nagios)

**Qualifications & Certifications**
- Industry-recognised **Network & Security Certifications** (e.g. **CCNP, CCNA, CCIE**).
- **TOGAF certification** is highly desirable.

**Why Join Us?**
- Be part of an **industry-leading team** driving **network transformation** on a national scale.
- Work with **next-generation technologies** in a highly **innovative and collaborative environment**.
- Enjoy a **flexible, dynamic workplace** that values leadership, expertise, and professional growth.

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?**

**In exchange for your exceptional technical skills, customer focused performance & out of the box thinking you’ll be rewarded with a career changing experience only consulting can provide.**
- Diverse and challenging project work
- Flexible public holiday benefits and option to purchase up to 2 additional weeks leave per year
- Training and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice, motor and novated leases
- Committed health & wellbeing plan including Employee Assistance Program
- 12 weeks paid parental leave, increasing to 20 weeks for 5+ years service
- Corporate partnerships

**DIVERSITY & INCLUSION**
**We value our collaborative culture and work together to support a variety of community organisations and social issues.**

**_Transformative digital solutions take more than IT expertise. They take a partner you can count on. With an eye for precision and the vision to help you progress. Who can move quickly to find the right ways forward - so that you’re always ahead of tomorrow._**

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