Network Engineer

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Detail information about job Network Engineer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Initial 3-month contract with extension
• Brisbane CBD
• Large government organisation

• Efficient analysis of current state networking implementations across sites varying in size from small (single user) to very large (thousands of users)
• Modification of current state as-built design materials to reflect a desired ‘to-be’ state in line with newly updated network design standards and equipment types
• Development of bill of materials to guide a third party vendor in the building of network equipment for shipment to sites and subsequent installation
• Development of ‘soft’ network equipment configurations in line with the desired ‘to-be’ state for staging by third-party vendors or for remote deployment via Element Management Systems
• Development of detailed implementation plans and test cases where necessary to inform the required steps to cutover efficiently with minimum disruption to business operations
• Active participation in on-site cutovers of network equipment replacing obsolete network equipment
• Provision of remote support and troubleshooting for site cutovers where required
• Update of network design materials where necessary to reflect final ‘as-built’ configurations (post-implementation)
• Development and test of new network-related deployment ‘capabilities’ if required
• Record-keeping to ensures an accurate register of high-value assets and their whereabouts can be maintained
• Staging and testing of equipment to specification where required
• Update of Enigma records pertaining to site infrastructure where required.

• Experienced in the programming and deployment of multi-vendor networking equipment (routers and switches)
• Demonstrated proficiency in some or all of the following the switching and routing protocols and related technologies:
  - OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VRF, VRF-lite, VLAN
  - DMVPN,
  - Quality of Service,
  - Spanning Tree,
  - EtherChannel (LACP), VRRP, HSRPS
• Strong problem-solving skills in relation to the resolution of network-related technical issues especially when under pressure
• Able to work effectively with third party vendors (equipment manufacturers, integrators) in the delivery of project outcomes.
• Experience with Juniper, Cisco and H3C (HP) networking equipment (MAN and WAN routers and switches)
• Minimum of 3 years ‘hands-on’ experience in a network design and implementation role within an operationally complex organisation preferably sustaining the delivery of mission-critical or public safety services
• Minimum of CCNA or vendor equivalent network design proficiency; a degree level qualification in Information Technology is also highly regarded
• Experienced in the operation of Network Element or Network Management Systems (Junos Space, Enigma)
• Design and implementation of site MAN and WAN connectivity using Telstra, Optus and dark fibre services
• Provisioning of LAN Access Control (802.1X, MAB) from both a design and implementation (roll-out) context
• Knowledge of Service Levels and Service Level Agreements as applied to critical network infrastructure
• Handover of network-related project materials into operational support environments
• Previous experience in large scale ICT Projects and Programs; preferably involving multiple Government Agencies
• Experience in delivery and co-ordination of projects with large numbers of client sites
• Meticulous record keeping to develop and maintain an accurate register of assets and their whereabouts
• Change management experience particularly in an ITIL environment
• High-level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Visio.