Network Specialist

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full Time - Fixed Term

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning

**Salary**: $130,673 - $174,869

Occupation: Engineering

Reference: 5401

**About the Role**

**Full time - fixed term until 30/06/2026**

SDD-Trusted and Secure Program aims to enhance DTP’s cyber security posture to meet modern security threats and challenges, and to ensure compliance with departmental Audit and regulatory requirements by delivering various security programs/initiatives. The team comprises of project resource disciplines across Program/Project Management, Business Analysis, Solution Architecture, Test Management, Change Management and Audit Management.

The Trusted and Secure program aligns with the Department of Transport and Planning Strategic Plan and the Victorian Government Digital Strategy 2021-2026 (A Future-ready Victoria: Victorian Government Digital Strategy 2021-2026 (content.vic.gov.au)

**_ To access the Position Description, please click here._**

**Position Outcomes / Accountabilities**
- Achieve seamless deployment of SD-WAN across the network, ensuring that all sites are connected securely and efficiently. This includes planning, executing, and validating the installation processes.
- Ensure that the network infrastructure is robust and secure, meeting the highest standards of performance. This involves regular monitoring, threat detection, and mitigation strategies to protect against potential security breaches.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring their needs and requirements are met. This includes regular updates, feedback sessions, and proactive problem-solving.
- Conduct and lead site visits to oversee the physical installation of SD-WAN, providing expert guidance and ensuring installations are completed to the highest standards.
- Implement a process for continuous improvement of the network infrastructure, adapting to new technologies and evolving business requirements. This includes staying up-to-date with industry trends and integrating new solutions as necessary.
- Develop and maintain a proactive approach to troubleshooting and resolving network issues. This includes establishing protocols for rapid response and minimizing downtime to ensure network reliability.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, changes, and performance metrics. Provide regular reports to management and stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, issues, and areas for improvement.
- In line with Section 31A of the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) other duties may be assigned consistent with employment classification, skills, and capabilities.

**Qualifications and Experience**

**Mandatory**
- Experience with SD-WAN technology.
- Proven track record of successfully deploying and managing SD-WAN solutions.

**Desirable**
- Experience in a similar role within a large organization or network environment.
- Relevant certifications in network technologies and SD-WAN

**What we offer**
- Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
- Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services - A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
- Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
- We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

**Culture Value**

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

**How to Apply**

**Non-DTP Employees (Including VPS outside of DTP)**

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**Applications close at 9 PM on Tuesday, 3rd of September 2024.**

Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.