Senior Field Tech – Fibre & Network Installations (Sydney)

Nbn Co; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco in Sydney is offering a 6–12 month full-time internship in the Network Engineering team. The role supports the VP of Network Engineering and collaborates with a global team across time zones to keep the leader organized and prepared.

You will prepare testbeds, assist with OH&S compliant lab management, and have the chance to engage with customers. The position is onsite in Sydney with growth exposure.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an advanced degree or certification program.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task, fast-paced team environment and work independently.
• Willing to take on new challenges and develop new skills.
• Must be an Australian Permanent Resident or Australian or New Zealand Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the required testbed for engineers to work on and support ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the network infrastructure.
• Daily administration of the CPOC lab, i.e. keeping order in inventory, and OH&S compliance.
• Opportunity to be more involved directly on customer engagements.

Skills

Executive support

Professional demeanor

Diplomacy

Discretion

Emotional intelligence

Detail oriented

Business acumen

Proactive

Team player

Workshop organization

Event management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

MS Office 365

Education

Pursuing degree or certification

Tools

Cisco CCNA/CCNP (preferred)

Python or Java scripting (preferred)

Job description

Description
Job Type: Full-time | Location: Sydney, NSW | Department: Network | Reporting to: Vice President, Network Engineering | Work Location Type: #onsite

IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centres and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid‑connected land and power in renewable‑rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.
With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centres and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever‑evolving applications of high‑performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.
We have grown substantially since 2019, from our inception in Australia to now having several facilities across North America and being listed on NASDAQ… and we are just getting started! By joining us, you will be contributing to the future of sustainable high‑performance compute and the local communities we strive to have a positive impact on.

Our Network Engineering team builds the networks that power AI at scale. We design and run the high‑performance fabrics that connect tens of thousands of GPUs, the backbone and WAN that link our campuses across continents, and the facilities networks that keep our data centres safe and running.
Our work spans all aspects of network engineering for IREN, from the data centre and core to the WAN and peering edge.

This Sydney‑based role supports the VP of Network Engineering and works closely with a global team across several time zones. You will keep a fast‑moving leader organised, informed and well prepared, and bring the wider Network Engineering team together through well‑run workshops, team sessions and events.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in an administrative support role to a corporate Senior Leader.
• Advanced skill in professional demeanour, business etiquette, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Strong emotional intelligence: you read the room, build trust easily and handle sensitive matters with care.
• Detail‑oriented self‑starter with experience supporting senior executives or teams.
• Strong business acumen with sound judgement, able to prioritise and make decisions effectively.
• Proactive, resourceful, and passionate about taking on new projects and ideas.
• Team player with a proven ability to build collaborative relationships across functions and jurisdictions.
• Experience organising workshops, team sessions or events.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Solution‑focused and energised by team success, able to remain positive when faced with setbacks.
• Agile in adapting to shifting priorities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Job Description

Start Date: ASAP
Program Duration: 6-12 months (Full time)
Location: Sydney

• The engagement involves preparing the required testbed for engineers to work on and support the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the network infrastructure.
• The Intern would also be involved in daily administration of the CPOC lab, i.e. keeping order in inventory, and making sure the facility is Occupational and Health Safety (OH&S) compliant.
• This opportunity will provide a pathway for the Intern to be more involved directly on customer engagements.
• It is a challenging but interesting and rewarding role that requires a motivated person.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing and actively enrolled in an advanced degree or certification - inclusive of bachelors, masters, TAFE, community college, technical bootcamp or educated programs.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to troubleshoot technical problems.
• Ability to multi‑task, self‑start, work in a fast‑paced team environment and work independently.
• Willing to take on new challenges and develop new skills.
• Must be an Australian Permanent Resident or Australian or New Zealand Citizen (student visa's or visa's obtained on your own are not applicable for the program).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passionate about networking, information technology or computer science.
• Knowledge of adjacent technologies, holding Cisco Certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) or industry recognised certifications and ability to script (Python or Java) is a plus.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we're revolutionising how data and infrastructure connect and protect organisations in the AI era - and beyond... Alexa emphasises that the role has a “deep understanding of multiple fabrics” etc.