Network Platform Engineer

Company DescriptionNine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.Our Purpose: We shape culture by sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and entertaining our communities.We bring people together by celebrating the big occasions and connecting the everyday moments. Australia belongs here. We bring our purpose to life via three shared values: We walk the talk, turn over every stone and keep it human.Job DescriptionThe Network Platform Engineer works with a team of network engineers, cloud engineers and infrastructure engineers to build, operate and support the Corporate IT, Data Centres, Cloud Platforms and Broadcast Operations networks.Ideally you are a Mid Level Networking Engineer with an interest in the DevOps side. You have a desire to solve your issues with automations, “Work Smarter - Not Harder”. If it happens you don’t know how to solve an issue you’re eager to find out, challenge the status-quo and come up with a solution.Our Ideal candidate has around a 50/50 split between Dev and Networks, but it’s ok if you’ve specialised in one or the other, as long as you are willing to learn.You will be part of the Infrastructure and Corporate Technology group which also supports the on-premises compute and storage platforms as well as some cloud platforms and ERP systems. The Nine network includes sites across Australia including staff work areas, television production, transmission sites, print production sites and Radio studios. The network team operates the local area network, wide area networks, internet connections, wireless LANs, fixed telephony, cloud connectivity and the core professional media networks across all of these sites.This is a large-scale national network with multiple end-user sites, multiple data centres, multiple cloud connections and multi-layered cyber security programs. It is a complex network including a mix of Firewalls, unicast Routing, multicast routing and cloud technologies. This role requires a skill set that spans across ISP, Broadcast and Corporate IT technology.. Due to the network size and complexity, automation of network management is a key priority and is expected to be the number one solution to the challenges you will face.Role responsibilities:Project Planning and Execution:

• Contribute to the planning, execution, and completion of network infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, budget constraints and deadlines.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Work closely with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

Network Design and Optimisation:

• Collaborate with the network architect and senior engineers to design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient network solutions.
• Continuously assess network performance and reliability, recommending improvements and implementing solutions as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Coordinate with internal teams, including IT Infrastructure, broadcast operations, cloud Platform Engineering and commercial systems teams to understand their network requirements and incorporate them into project plans.
• Foster strong relationships with vendors, ensuring the effective support of network equipment and services.

Technical Expertise:

• Provide technical expertise in DevOps adoption and Network Engineering.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, collaborating with the support team to ensure minimal downtime.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, changes, and project status.
• Generate regular reports on project progress, risk registers, key performance indicators, and network performance metrics. Participate in regular project update meetings.

QualificationsEssential qualifications, experience & skills

• Experience developing Software Defined Networks, Infrastructure as code and scripted cloud automation using Ansible, Terraform or similar products.
• Experience with Cloud networking in AWS, GCP and Azure including Direct interconnections and peering.
• Experience in project management and reporting, including the use of project management tools, development of task schedules, resource inventories and risk matrix.
• A working level of knowledge in computer networking including BGP, VxLAN, WiFi, NAT/PAT, Firewalls, Multicast and Optical transmission.
• Experience with Cisco networking products like Nexus, IOS-XE and Classic IOS.

Desirable qualifications, experience & skills

• Formal qualifications, bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field related to computer science, software development, automation or computer networking.
• Experience with professional media networks including hardware codecs, SMPTE 2110 multicast, packet duplication and precision timing.
• Experience in managing Software Development and automation, particularly using agile methodology.

Additional InformationLife at Nine:Nine is a people business. Being part of the team means you’ll be in a culture that promotes creativity and innovation, diversity and inclusion, is open to feedback, rewards impact and ensures everyone is heard. Importantly, you'll receive the following:

• Career development and quality training
• Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer’s parental leave
• Discounts on lifestyle, entertainment, and leisure memberships, including health insurance, dental and gym
• Discounts on products and services with corporate partners

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:At Nine, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.