Senior Network Design Engineer

Our client is a high profile government agency that leads the delivery of whole of government, large scale technology development initiatives

They provide technical, tactical and transactional support for whole of government ICT

Role Description:

The Senior Network Design Engineer will be responsible for providing network engineering services for operational and project related activities

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain high level and detailed Network Design architecture both for the ongoing operational environment as well as for individual project related activities
• Implement complex Network Designs and develop documentation for their ongoing operational support
• Provide subject matter expertise on varying ICT matters to a range of stakeholders across the ACT Government
• Liaise and negotiate with directorates, vendors and third parties to design fit for purpose network solutions
• Assist in the development, delivery and support of project based ICT capabilities
• Preparation and completion of any relevant technical documentation in support of operational or project requirements
• Demonstrate technical leadership across the team; with the possibility of direct supervision of up to 8 staff.

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant degree, diploma, certificate, vocational or industry certificate in the Network Engineering field  
• A minimum of 10 years experience in a multi vendor data communications network environment; with in depth knowledge of developing WAN, LAN, cloud, data centre and/or wireless technologies
• Demonstrated advanced skills in one or more of the following areas:
  1. Technology integration, systems and network architecture and Network Design principles within specialised new building constructions
  2. Network security principles including segmentation architectures, firewalling and virtual private network implementation
  3. Advanced LAN/WAN troubleshooting including MPLS and SD-WAN technologies;
  4. Cloud networking and integrations with on-premise networks; and/or
  5. Technical resource management and public service leadership skills.
• Experience reviewing designs and implementing network services
• Demonstrated high level attention to detail; including the ability to write and analyse detailed technical documentation
• Well developed customer service orientation and the ability to liaise and negotiate with and provide advice to a range of stakeholders
• Analytical skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions to meet business objectives and outcomes
• Adaptability to changing circumstances and multiple priorities and demands; and resilience, while managing a constantly changing, complex and diverse ICT environment.

Consultant: Colin Massey

Keywords: Network Design Engineer, Network Design Architect, Network Architect, WAN, LAN, cloud, data centre, wireless technologies digital transformation, documentation, MPLS, SD-WAN