Network Engineer

at  Westpac New Zealand

Mō te tūranga | About the role
The Network Engineer role at Westpac New Zealand involves managing core infrastructure services, including networks, firewalls, databases, virtual servers, and more. The Secure Network Services Squad also handles physical data centre infrastructure, ensuring connectivity across various locations and networks. Their goal is to maintain reliable, efficient, and scalable services.
Please note: - This position requires participation in a weekly after-hours on-call support roster.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Implement solutions to significantly complex network solutions and delivering technical leadership in Cisco Routing & Switching including BGP, NSX-T, Software Defined Networking, etc.
• Provide 3rd-level support / technical assistance and monitor issue resolution to ensure issues are resolved within a timely manner.
• Provide guidance and support to squads for design and deployment options into WNZL Network environments.
• Undertake problem determination and root cause analysis to ensure permanent corrective actions are implemented appropriately.
• Understand business continuity requirements, plan and undertake effective Disaster Recovery and testing procedures to ensure effective Disaster.
• Recovery plans are developed, documented, tested and implemented.
• Identify, surface risks, and collaborate with Technology Risk Services to address risk gaps and understanding associated controls.
• Support risk management initiatives and practices in your service area and across Core Infrastructure service group and act as Risk Champion for the group while supporting the Service Owner uplift risk management awareness.
• Perform related duties as assigned, within the scope of role and as required by senior leadership.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• Minimum 3 plus years of experience working as a Network engineer.
• Good knowledge skills and experience in Cisco Switching and Routing (CCNP certification mandatory)
• Good working knowledge of implementing/supporting VMware NSX-T.
• Good working knowledge of the following: XLAN, EVPN, VPC, Routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF and the Cisco deployment Toolset such as DCNM
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues and resolve them in a timely manner using Tools such as Wireshark and packet traces and debug analysis.
• Ability to work with Project Managers to scope and plan technical work deliverables and the timeframes involved.
• Provide detailed design documentation when required.
• Proven experience with networking concepts such as WAN connectivity, IPSec GRE VPN, transport types and protocols, load balancing and API automation
• Comfortable working with 3rd parties to solve complex engineering issues
• Used to working with strict change control procedures, e.g., using Service Now along with Incident & Problem Management (ITIL)
• Beneficial if you have a good understanding of the Technical DevOps model, scripting languages and APIs like Python and REST API and Automation platforms such as Ansible, AWX and Terraform

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you’ll receive some great job perks and benefits including:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
• Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility
• Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers
• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
• 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.
What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!
Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!
Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.
The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.
Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater
Applications close:
4 October 202

• Implement solutions to significantly complex network solutions and delivering technical leadership in Cisco Routing & Switching including BGP, NSX-T, Software Defined Networking, etc.
• Provide 3rd-level support / technical assistance and monitor issue resolution to ensure issues are resolved within a timely manner.
• Provide guidance and support to squads for design and deployment options into WNZL Network environments.
• Undertake problem determination and root cause analysis to ensure permanent corrective actions are implemented appropriately.
• Understand business continuity requirements, plan and undertake effective Disaster Recovery and testing procedures to ensure effective Disaster.
• Recovery plans are developed, documented, tested and implemented.
• Identify, surface risks, and collaborate with Technology Risk Services to address risk gaps and understanding associated controls.
• Support risk management initiatives and practices in your service area and across Core Infrastructure service group and act as Risk Champion for the group while supporting the Service Owner uplift risk management awareness.
• Perform related duties as assigned, within the scope of role and as required by senior leadership