Senior Network Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

Professional development

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain a secure, high‑performance network infrastructure that supports all business operations.

You will lead network design, configure routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs, monitor performance, enforce security, and document configurations to ensure reliability and scalable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering and administration.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and switching.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise network hardware from Cisco/Juniper.
• Knowledge of network security principles (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
• Excellent problem-solving and team collaboration, based in Queenstown.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, install, and maintain network hardware including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement reliability improvements.
• Develop and enforce network security measures to protect against threats.
• Troubleshoot issues and resolve promptly to minimize downtime.
• Plan upgrades and expansions to meet evolving business needs.
• Maintain thorough network documentation and configurations.

Skills

Network design

Network engineering

TCP/IP

BGP/OSPF

Cisco/Juniper hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and meticulous Senior Network Engineer to join their IT infrastructure team based in Queenstown . This role is essential for designing, implementing, and maintaining a secure, reliable, and high-performance network infrastructure that supports all business operations. You will be responsible for managing network hardware, software, and connectivity solutions, ensuring seamless communication across the organization. This is a great opportunity to apply your expertise in network design and management within a stable and growing company, contributing directly to the backbone of our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, install, and maintain network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize speed and reliability.
• Develop and implement network security measures to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Troubleshoot network issues, diagnose problems, and perform timely resolution to minimize downtime.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and expansions to meet evolving business needs.
• Maintain comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering and administration.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), and switching technologies.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-level network hardware from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, or similar.
• Proficiency in network security principles and implementation (e.g., firewalls , VPNs, IDS/IPS).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment in Queenstown .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and obtaining industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP).
• A stable work environment with a focus on infrastructure integrity.
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.
• Direct impact on ensuring critical network operations.