Senior Network AWS Engineer

MetService; Wellington; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MetService in Wellington seeks an experienced Senior Network & AWS Network Engineer to design, deliver, operate and continuously improve secure, scalable networking services that support our mission-critical systems and cloud transformation.

You will design, implement and operate enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN and wireless across on-premises and AWS environments, turning growth and cloud priorities into a clear network architecture roadmap.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of networking experience with a focus on AWS cloud networking.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field.
• Expert knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, DNS, DHCP and VPN technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, operate and continually improve secure, scalable networking services.
• Design, implement and operate enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN and wireless across on-prem and AWS.
• Translate growth and cloud priorities into a clear network architecture roadmap.
• Provide evidence-based advice for technology and investment decisions.

Skills

Networking experience

AWS networking

TCP/IP knowledge

BGP/OSPF/MPLS

Security & zero trust

Automation/DevOps

Vendor platforms (Cisco/Juniper/Aruba)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Aruba

Fortinet

Palo Alto

AWS VPC

Transit Gateway

Direct Connect

Job description

Kōrero mo te túranga – About the role

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.

He Kōrero Mou – About You

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.

Etākčo kórero 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.

If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail]

Applications close: Sunday, 18 October @ 11:00pm