Senior Network Engineer

About the role

The Senior Network Engineer is a key role within HammondCare, responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining the voice and data communication services, with a focus on maximum availability and operational performance.

Key Focus Areas

• Routing and Switching, SD-WAN, Wireless and RF engineering (Cisco and Meraki)
• VoIP & telecommunications (Cisco)
• Virtual & physical Firewalls
• Service optimisation/excellence

• Bachelor’s degree in IT-related discipline with 8+ years of industry experience
• More than 2 years of experience as a Senior Network Engineer
• Extensive experience and specialist skills in the configuration and maintenance of VOIP and networking/communications infrastructure, including the ability to support a variety of technologies.
• Good knowledge of industry standards and government regulations relevant to data communications / VOIP / networking.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies in the communications sphere, including data centre, cloud, WAN, VOIP and wireless.
• Strong skills in Router Hardware/Software, Switch Hardware/Software, Protocols (TCP/IP), Routing Protocols(BPG, OSPF), Firewalls(ASA, Sophos), VOIP, SIP & Cloud based voice services.
• Strong project management skills and an ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Excellent troubleshooting/problem solving skills.
• Strong understanding of SD-WAN principles and implementation.
• Advanced operational knowledge of networking systems and software covering both Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills coupled with a customer service orientation.

• Certification in cisco or equivalent (CCNP, CCIE, CCNA)
• ITIL certification
• IT security experience
• Experience in network technologies, architectures, and solution design

Benefits

• Financial - including salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing - including Employee Assistance Program
• Blended learning programs – eLearning and face to face
• Reward and Recognition Program

Culture

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

We believe your job should be rewarding and the ability to make a difference every day is a great place to start. 

All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and provide evidence of Influenza and COVID vaccinations