Senior ICT Network Engineer

Electro Optic Systems; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee incentive scheme

Job summary

Electro Optic Systems in Canberra is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, administer, and maintain EOS's network infrastructure across domestic and international locations. The role is hands-on, ensuring on-premises and cloud infrastructure meets business requirements and security standards.

You will contribute to monitoring, upgrades, and documentation of networks, work with Hyper-V and Nutanix environments, and collaborate with the ICT Infrastructure team to deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of networking and security principles.
• Experience with Cisco Meraki and Cisco ISE.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor health and performance of EOS office networks.
• Assist with implementation and documentation of networks in new locations.
• Assist with network upgrades across locations.
• Assist with configuration and asset management of the network infrastructure.
• Assist with monitoring of EOS security layers.
• Provide server connectivity and storage support on Microsoft OS, Hyper-V and Nutanix environments.

Skills

Networking & security principles

Network monitoring tools

Cisco Meraki

Cisco ISE

Tools

Hyper-V

Nutanix

Microsoft Azure

Job description

We continually strive to help our workforce achieve their professional and personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects.

This role is responsible for the design, administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of EOS's network infrastructure across domestic and international locations.

The Senior Network Engineer is part of the ICT Infrastructure team based in Symonston, ACT. The role is responsible for the administration, management, and maintenance of core Network services at various EOS locations. This is a hands-on technical role to ensure that the company’s on-premises and Cloud Infrastructure is maintained and supported to meet the company requirements.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be a part of a small team in the Network space, to drive quality, reliability and consistency of our systems, and end user support levels.

Primary Duties

• To support the existing network infrastructure – maintaining, monitoring of health and performance of networks in EOS offices
• Assist with implementation and documentation of networks in new locations.
• Assist with implementation and documentation of network upgrades to all locations.
• Assist with configuration management and asset management of the network infrastructure.
• Assist with monitoring of the EOS security Layers
• Support and assistance with server connectivity and storage etc on Microsoft OS, Hyper-V, and Nutanix environments

Essential Skills And Attributes

• Strong knowledge in the areas of networking and security principles.
• Strong knowledge with network monitoring and network monitoring tools
• Cisco Meraki Network Infrastructure maintenance, operation and support
• Cisco Identity Services Engine maintenance, operation and support

Desirable Skills And Attributes

• Good understanding of on-premises networking and firewall solutions
• Awareness of ASD's Essential Eight security controls and DISP certification
• Experience with deploying 802.1x and other network security mechanisms
• Experience with Microsoft Azure landing zones and networking
• Solution oriented and problem solver
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills
• Disciplined and methodical in managing work activities and outcomes.
• Strong analytical abilities to understand issues and opportunities that drive service improvements.
• Ability to document designs and technical solutions
• Understanding of IT Change Management and Risk Management.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

Join us in innovating with our defence and space businesses, shaping the future together. Become part of a friendly and supportive team that values your skills, and experiences, and enjoy many benefits, including ongoing learning and development opportunities, flexible working hours, opportunities for further professional and career development, paid parental leave, and an employee incentive scheme.