Cloud Network Engineer

Tesserent is an agile and dynamic Australian IT company delivering Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) via private, public and hybrid cloud solutions. Founded in Melbourne, originally focusing on Managed Security Services and funded entirely by local investors, we have since grown to become one of Australia’s largest cybersecurity providers.

Now with offices across Australia and New Zealand, we partner with clients to provide not just Managed Security Services, but a full suite of cybersecurity & managed services.

OVERVIEW:

Tesserent is seeking a full-time Cloud Network Engineer to join our team. The primary focus of the Network Engineer is to design/deploy and resolve technical issues on network and security technologies and provide support to our customers.

This role "owns" the network, you will be expected to understand the physical and logical design, to plan to grow it, maintain it in accordance with best practices, document it, and mentor others.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting with and/or leading the design, architecture and capacity planning, maintenance and expansion of network and security platforms.
• Own the technical standards and governance for technology domains (in both Network & Security).
• Provide support and troubleshooting to resolve issues as part of an on-call rotation
• Leading project deployments plus operational support across Networks & Security domains including:
• Design and deployment with advanced routing and switching technologies across multi-vendor platforms (Fortinet's / Palo-Altos / Cisco / Juniper / Brocades, VPNs, QOS etc.)
• Design and deployment of the SDWAN platforms
• Wireless networking technologies
• Design and deployment of the NSX-T platforms
• Private & Public Cloud networking (VMware, Azure & AWS)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Tertiary degree in Networking, Computer Science or a relevant discipline is preferred, but not essential.
• 5+ years' experience in a previous Network Engineer role, preferably within Cloud Infrastructure, or similar role with a strong desire to provide service to the customer beyond their expectations.
• Solid experience across Cisco, Juniper, FortiGate and Palo Alto platforms.
• Vendor or Industry certifications such as CCIE, CISSP, CISM etc, is preferred.
• Experience with virtualisation technologies (primarily VMware vCenter & NSX Manager managing NSX V/T environments).
• Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to clearly explain concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of utilisation goals and ability to proactively manage to the desired outcome.

EXPERIENCE:

• Tertiary degree in Networking, Computer Science or a relevant discipline is preferred, but not essential.
• 5+ years' experience in a previous Network Engineer role, preferably within Cloud Infrastructure, or similar role with a strong desire to provide service to the customer beyond their expectations.
• Has worked in a team of individuals in a cloud and infrastructure environment.
• Ability to articulate business implications and risks in relation to the business.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly explain concepts.
• Open-minded and forward-thinking in terms of vision for the business and team culture.
• Ability to work as a team with decisions made to support moving toward common goals.
• Professional certifications are an advantage
• Experience working in a Pre-Sales function would be advantageous but not mandatory.

BENEFITS:

• Opportunities to undertake technical training and secure industry recognised certifications.
• Flexible working arrangements with a mix of remote and in-person work.
• Opportunities to work with some of the best industry professionals in the region and to grow and develop your career.
• Joining a team of highly skilled and multi-cultural technical professionals