Network Administrator

ABOUT THE ROLE

A public sector owned utility business is looking for a network administrator to join them ASAP for a hybrid role based in Brisbane. They're bringing someone in for a 12-month FTC and you would be 3 days in the office, 2 at home. Additionally, there is occasional travel to regional Queensland locations. You will get to have a role that has a major impact on all Queenslanders safety in this role.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead ongoing maintenance and monitoring of network infrastructure across Queensland, including switches, routers, firewalls, and other network devices.
• Participate in high level network architecture design planning workshops for network upgrade projects and be able to provide expert advice and input into the architecture of the Sunwater network.
• Partner with other business units to ensure seamless integration of network infrastructure with operational technology systems.
• Manage vendor relationships for network support agreements with managed service providers in line with contractual expectations.
• Review, create and maintain architectural documentation of Sunwater’s network assets.
• Visit remote Sunwater assets across Queensland on a frequent basis (approximately 7-10 business days per quarter) to perform installation and maintenance of network hardware.
• Manage relevant tickets in a timely fashion within ITSM platform.
• Troubleshoot network issues and perform root cause analysis to identify and resolve problems.
• Install, configure, and upgrade network hardware across Sunwater’s assets.
• Provide training and technical support for users with varying levels of IT knowledge and competence.
• Lifecycle management of network devices and other related assets.
• Comply with HSE management procedures at all times

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Demonstrated technical skills in:

• Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols
• Ability to create accurate network architecture diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems
• Learning new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Palo Alto Next Gen Firewall Configuration and Management
• Network monitoring and management tools and incident management processes (ITIL)
• Knowledge in supporting a private Cellular APN
• Understanding of contemporary security standards and frameworks in a network context like NIST, ISO27001, PSPF. ISM etc

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Mandatory

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience and training
• 5 + years’ experience in network administration, with proven experience with Palo Alto NGFW and Cisco Meraki
• Demonstrated experience in implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network infrastructure devices in a complex WAN environment across segmented ICT and Operational Technology networks
• Cloud computing connectivity experience (Azure and Express Route)
• Cisco Meraki Configuration and Management Experience
• Relevant industry certification (e.g., PCNSE, PCNSA, PCSFE, CMSS, CCNA, CCNP, Network+)
• Experience with network technologies such as Routers, Switches, Access Points, SD-WAN, NGFW, Proxy/Web Filtering, VPN, NAC, 802.1x
• Open Class Drivers License (Unrestricted)

Desirable

• Exposure to segregated Operational Technology networks
• Experience supporting F5 appliances and Cisco Nexus Switching
• Experience with leaky feeder network support (eg mine site or confined space)
• Exposure with Cloud platform networking administration in Microsoft Azure

If you're interested in hearing more about this role, or you wish to apply, contact Paul Charles on [email protected]