Enterprise Network Engineer — 3-Month Contract

Datacom; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Datacom in Wellington is seeking an experienced Network Engineer for an initial 3-month contract engagement. You will provide hands-on support across enterprise network environments, handling incidents, changes, upgrades, and performance optimisation.

This role requires strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to integrate quickly into an existing team, ensuring reliable network operations with minimal ramp-up time. Start ASAP and contribute to ongoing network maintenance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in network engineering roles.
• Hands-on routing, switching and firewall experience.
• Strong knowledge of LAN, WAN, TCP/IP and routing protocols.
• Proven troubleshooting and incident management capability.
• Experience in enterprise operational environments.
• Strong communication and customer‑focused approach.
• CCNA or higher certification and cloud exposure encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Manage network incidents, requests, alerts, and change activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve routing, switching, firewall, and connectivity issues.
• Perform software upgrades and support network infrastructure maintenance.
• Monitor network performance and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and ITSM records.
• Work with vendors, carriers, and third-party providers to resolve network issues.
• Support enterprise LAN, WAN, and internet environments.
• Contribute to operational excellence through proactive monitoring and problem resolution.

Skills

Network engineering

Routing & Switching

Firewall

LAN/WAN/TCPIP

Incident management

CCNA or higher

Education

CCNA or higher certification

Job description

Datacom in Wellington is seeking an experienced Network Engineer for an initial 3-month contract engagement. You will provide hands-on support across enterprise network environments, handling incidents, changes, upgrades, and performance optimisation.

This role requires strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to integrate quickly into an existing team, ensuring reliable network operations with minimal ramp-up time. Start ASAP and contribute to ongoing network maintenance.