Network Engineer, Data & Digital Infrastructure

Science New Zealand; Rotorua; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recharge (annual leave)

Hybrid working

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao in Rotorua, New Zealand, invites a Network Engineer to join Data and Digital. You will support reliable, secure network infrastructure, collaborate across teams, and help ensure connectivity and systems perform at their best.

The role requires a tertiary IT/Networking qualification or equivalent, and desirable industry certifications (Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Juniper, Azure or AWS).

Qualifications

• Tertiary IT/CS/Networking qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Fortinet, Aruba, Juniper, Microsoft, Azure or AWS are desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience troubleshooting infrastructure and network issues using a structured, methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain and troubleshoot the Institute's network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, NAC, wireless, firewalls, internet connectivity, remote access).
• Implement infrastructure changes per approved designs, security standards and change processes.
• Monitor performance, availability and security; resolve issues and escalate as needed.
• Contribute to broader infrastructure support (Windows, Linux, cloud, virtualization, storage) as required.

Skills

Network engineering

Troubleshooting

Communication

Stakeholder management

IT infrastructure

Education

Tertiary IT/CS/Networking qualification

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Aruba

Juniper

Azure

AWS

Job description

Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao in Rotorua, New Zealand, invites a Network Engineer to join Data and Digital. You will support reliable, secure network infrastructure, collaborate across teams, and help ensure connectivity and systems perform at their best.

The role requires a tertiary IT/Networking qualification or equivalent, and desirable industry certifications (Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Juniper, Azure or AWS).