AddressSenior Network Administrator
- Location Parramatta CBD with access to hybrid work arrangements
- Full time temporary role for up to 12 months (35 hours per week)
- Salary from $120,859 to $133,183 pa. + super and annual leave loading
- Diverse and inclusive organisation with generous leave entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport
Your role
In this role you will be, implementing, commissioning and configuring network hardware and infrastructure, maintaining and supporting our growing network infrastructure while maintaining the ongoing reliability, performance and support of the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) networks, across multiple locations, platforms and technologies.
What you’ll do
As the Senior Network Administrator you will be responsible for Designing and configuring network protocols to allow for complex audio and video installation using Dante/Qsys/Crestron NVX multicasting to operate within the interconnected DCJ network. You will also be responsible for:
- Executing new hardware upgrades, and/or refresh and replacement of network infrastructure and hardware.
- Managing and setting-up activities for large-scale or complex configuration changes or deployments and ensure systems related information, system interfaces, integrations, hardware and software requirements are mapped and current and updated/referenced in the Asset and/or Configuration Item (CI) records in agreed Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
- Configuring and installing various network devices and services (e.g., access points, routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS).
- Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations, when required
- Maintaining complete technical documentation for all installations and replacements.
- Attend DCJ sites across NSW to physically install and replace new and redundant network hardware as well as carryout network configuration of the hardware both remote and onsite as per project and BAU requirements.
- Perform site audits to identify site upgrade requirements, perform quality audits of vendor installations where required at DCJ Network Sites.
What we’re looking for
An experienced individual who is motivated by outcomes and building strong relationships. To be considered for this role, your background and experience must meet the following criteria :
- Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience with the applicable technology platform, with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and thorough knowledge of network administration and architecture.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven hands-on network engineering experience.
- A valid driver’s licence may be required to travel to and from the Data Centre and on site client support
Download the role description.
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close Thursday 20th June 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Peter Xenos on 02 8759 0*** or ***********@dcj.nsw.gov.au
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Stephanie Hughes on 02 8688 0*** or via ***************@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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