Telecommunications Network Engineer

Telecommunications Network Engineer

About the team

The Chief Technology Office branch is responsible for the delivery of corporate ICT services. Services include enterprise policy, standards and planning, architecture, project delivery, telecommunications and the support and management of corporate ICT systems in partnership with multiple vendors and business users.

About your new role

As Telecommunications Network Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in upgrading and supporting our extensive fibre network, ensuring seamless connectivity for WAN, public Wi-Fi and commercial customers

For more information about this role, please view the attached position brief. To access this document, click the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen. 

What you bring to your new role

• Experience in the below is highly desirable:

- Firewalls, switching and wireless technologies

• Strong understanding of network architecture and security concepts
• In-depth knowledge of carrier Ethernet and networking protocols: OSPF, MPLS, BGP, ASBR etc.
• Expert proficiency in routing protocols like OSPF and BGP
• Working knowledge of DNS and PKI concepts
• Experience in managing firewalls and log management platforms (Fortigate/ Analyzer, Check Point MDS/MLM)
• Experience in LAN Wi-Fi deployments and troubleshooting (Cisco WLC, Ruckus)
• Familiarity with Cisco DNAC, Cisco ISE, SolarWinds and Zero Trust concepts
• Self-driven with excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

As a 5-star employer of choice, we care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Hybrid office / work from home options
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport / Low cost on-site gym membership
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.