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 ******