Network Engineer

The Network & Communications team manage the networks and network infrastructure at all regional data centers, and WAN/LAN/Wifi connectivity for all locations, plus various supporting technologies.

This role is responsible for researching and implementing innovative networking solutions to support existing & future business strategies, and is expected to provide expert strategic guidance to senior leadership on the subject of networking. The role also provides expert 3rd level global support for all systems and services supported by the team, and provides technical leadership to global team members. In addition, the role is expected to maintain excellent strategic and operational relationships with vendors, and with all 1IT stakeholders. Additional requirements include leading technical transformation projects, ensuring the integrity of the critical networking infrastructure, and maintaining an exceptionally high level of customer service throughout.

MAIN DUTIES

1. Perform and lead the most complex system analyses.
2. Leadership role managing complex projects across teams.
3. Serve as technical subject expert and resource on all areas relevant to position.
4. Act as consultant to management on significant issues.
5. Provide resolution of critical technical problems.
6. Create standards for I/T systems and services to provide flexibility and maintainability.
7. Identify deficiencies in networking systems, create roadmaps for solutions/improvements.
8. Research the industry & highlight opportunities to take advantage of new features.
9. Evaluate and manage vendor relationships.
10. Ensure vendor/ technology alignment is suited to requirements.
11. Prepare and give technical presentations to the team, leadership, or customers.
12. Help promote & improve the understanding and benefit of technology systems.
13. Follow & advocate for all corporate IT processes.
14. Share specialized knowledge with others and represents the company on specific projects.
15. Assist and train team members, provide technical mentorship.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Accountable for providing deep technical expertise in support of all team technologies, and all members of the global team.
2. Accountable for providing deep technical leadership and advice to management.
3. Accountable for providing leadership and support for complex global IT transformation projects.
4. Accountable for following & advocating on all relevant processes.
5. Accountable for maintaining excellent strategic relationships with all stakeholders

PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION

1. Provide planning & organizational leadership for complex global IT projects & project teams.
2. Provide deep technical leadership and advice to help to guide and shape strategy.
3. Help shape objectives for the year based upon business need and strategic direction.
4. Attend meetings with strategic sponsors to help develop, plan and implement solutions.

JOBHOLDER REQUIREMENTS

Degree in Information Systems, Information Systems, Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.

Cisco CCNP preferred (R&S)

Cisco ACI experience

F5 Load balancers experience

SD WAN Experience

Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 10 years related experience utilising standard toolsets.

KEY COMPETENCIES

1. Ten or more years' experience in IT Networking - CCNP R&S (ie. BGP, OSPF).
2. Comprehensive knowledge of networking solutions design and configuration.
3. Comprehensive experience of industry practices, regulations, and overall network operations.
4. Ability to assess, lead & implement continuous improvement in critical/high-impact areas.
5. Excellent problem solving, troubleshooting, analysis and communication skills.
6. Highly self-motivated and results driven.
7. Technical expertise with Cisco ACI, minimum 3-5 years' experience, including NDO.
8. Additional advanced knowledge of Cisco ISE, Catalyst Center, and Wireless.
9. Experience with other vendor platforms such as F5, InfoBlox, Niagara, and Velocloud.
10. Excellent written & verbal communications skills.
11. Ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
12. Professionalism: Excellence of work, attitude, collaborative skills, responsible.
13. Excellent project management, methods and techniques. Ability to work on complex problems.
14. Ability to understand problems from a broad, long-term perspective.
15. Ability to develop long range plans to complete complex projects.
16. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
17. Ability to effectively present information to team members, leaders and Senior Sponsors.