Network Manager

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive - and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries - and working together to build a future we can all trust.

**About Thales**

At Thales, we know technology can make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive - and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries - and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Thales delivers cybersecurity products and services that keep people and assets safe, giving organisations confidence in the security of their digital journeys. Our solutions are deployed in 148 countries, helping governments to maintain sovereignty, and organisations to preserve their strategic autonomy. Thales is a global leader in cybersecurity - no.1 in data security - with 6,000+ experts and developers. We bring trust and resilience to key industries including finance, health, retail and manufacturing, as well as vital sectors such as aerospace, critical infrastructure, defence and space.

**About the Role**

Thales Cyber Premium Services (CPS) is seeking a highly motivated Network Manager to lead the Network services team for Cloud.

As part of the wider Infrastructure Operations group, you will manage the network architecture and engineering teams, while partnering closely with other tech teams in the Cloud division. This role is key to the daily operational management of delivering services within the MSP environment.

The role is based in Sydney and is open to Australian Citizens who can obtain security clearance.

Some key responsibilities of the role will include:

- Leading Network Architects and Engineers from the early design stages, project deployment and ongoing operations including any break fix
- Managing customers on a mix of Multi Cloud Networking Platforms (Private and Public Cloud)
- Effective remote resource management, with Network staff currently located across Australia and other international locations

**About You**
With technical expertise and sound experience in Networking, you will ideally bring with you:

- 3-5 years demonstrated experience in a Networking team people leadership role
- Strong technical background within complex IT networking
- Experience managing Network technology vendors, and exposure to Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco, Meraki
- Exposure to multi-vendor telco carriage services
- Understanding of Software-Defined Networking and SD-WAN technologies
- Knowledge of networking security (NGFW, SIEM, WAF etc)
- Advanced routing and switching technologies (multi-vendor) and wireless networking technologies skills
- Experience in both Private and Public Cloud networking (VMware, Azure and AWS)
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to effectively consult with customers and internal stakeholders
- Highly consultative approach to challenges and solutioning
- Sound judgment and independent decision making
- High level of coachability and curiosity to continue learning
- Exceptional ability to prioritise in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment

The following technical competencies will be highly regarded:

- Exposure and experience with VMware NSX
- Compute and Storage experience
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Network Engineering, Computer Science, or other related technical field

**Benefits and rewards**
- Salary in line with industry standards
- Opportunities to undertake technical training, secure industry recognised certifications, attend industry events
- Role provides an excellent opportunity to work in a productive team that continues to have exceptional success
- Thales operates a flexible policy in relation to working from home and will require office attendance at the primary work location in the Barangaroo office in Sydney

This is a highly rewarding role with scope to contribute meaningfully to the organisation while providing an excellent career path with one of the leading MSP’s in the Cloud services space.

With a supportive management structure and a great work/life balance which offers flexible work arrangements, you will find the organisational culture both positive and rewarding.

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