Senior Network AWS Engineer

MetService; Wellington, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MetService is seeking a Senior Network & AWS Network Engineer to design, deliver, operate and continuously improve secure, scalable networking services supporting critical systems and cloud transformation. You will design, implement and operate enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN and wireless across on-premises and AWS environments.

You’ll convert business needs into a clear network architecture roadmap while guiding security, resilience, and cost decisions.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of networking experience with three+ years in AWS cloud networking.
• A bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• Expert knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, DNS, DHCP and VPN.
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise platforms (Cisco/Juniper/Aruba/Forti/Palo Alto).
• Advanced AWS networking expertise (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, SGs, NACLs).
• Experience in network security architecture, Zero Trust, IaC, automation and DevOps.
• AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty and/or CCNP are advantages.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, operate and improve secure, scalable networking services.
• Architect and implement enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN and wireless solutions.
• Guide cloud/network integration across on‑premises and AWS environments.
• Provide evidence-based advice on security, resilience, risk and cost.

Skills

8+ years networking

3+ years AWS networking

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

DNS

DHCP

VPN

Zero Trust

IaC

DevOps

AWS Advanced Networking

CCNP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Aruba

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Network & AWS Network Engineer to design, deliver, operate and continuously improve the secure, scalable and highly available networking services that support MetService’s business-critical systems and cloud transformation.

In this senior role, you will design, implement and operate enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN and wireless solutions across our on-premises and AWS environments. You will turn business growth, operational needs and cloud priorities into a clear network architecture roadmap, while providing evidence-based advice that informs technology and investment decisions.

You are a strategic, hands‑on network engineer who can move confidently between architecture, delivery and operations. You communicate complex technical issues clearly, collaborate well with stakeholders, and bring sound judgement to decisions involving security, resilience, risk and cost.

• At least eight years’ networking experience, including three or more years in AWS cloud networking.
• A bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Expert knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, DNS, DHCP and VPN technologies.
• Strong experience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto or equivalent platforms.
• Advanced AWS networking expertise, including VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Security Groups and NACLs.
• Experience in network security architecture, Zero Trust, Infrastructure as Code, automation and DevOps practices.
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty and/or CCNP certification would be an advantage.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina I a koe - Why you should join our team

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact in an organisation whose services matter every day. You will work across enterprise and cloud technologies, influence the future network roadmap, and help build reliable, secure platforms that enable MetService to deliver for Aotearoa New Zealand.

You will join a collaborative team where technical leadership, continuous improvement and practical innovation are valued. We are looking for someone with the energy and commitment to continue to make MetService a great place to work.

For more information about the role, please read the job description.

Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid New Zealand work visa.