AS OUR NEXT SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER, YOU’LL PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN THE DESIGN, OPERATION, AND EVOLUTION OF TAURANGA CITY COUNCIL’S NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE. THIS IS A SENIOR TECHNICAL POSITION THAT OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHAPE NETWORK STRATEGY, LEAD KEY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, AND ENSURE ROBUST, SECURE, AND HIGH-PERFORMING SERVICES THAT SUPPORT COUNCIL OPERATIONS AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY.

• You will have the opportunity to shape TCC’s future network operating environment
• Be a leading stakeholder in the future delivery of our network
• Lead conversations around prioritisation, scope, and task assignments
• Continuously improve network processes, procedures and ways of working, delivering against our maturity objectives
• Manage upgrades with minimal disruption, and optimise network assets for business process improvements.
• Continually improve services, manage service requests and problem tickets, and drive innovation to enhance effectiveness.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• 10 + Years of Experience in a network engineering role.
• Professional industry certification(s) in network infrastructure environments – planning design, and implementation such as CCNA, CCDA, CCNP or the Aruba equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with Aruba Switching and Wireless and Palo Alto Firewalls is a MUST.
• Experience with Aruba SD-Branch, Cisco Meraki, Juniper Networks, and Extreme Networks switching platforms is a plus
• Proficiency in solution design, installation and on-going support.
• Experience with Azure and AWS cloud networking is desirable.
• Knowledge of Next Generation and Software Defined Networking principles and design.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts, including SDN, cloud-based services, and hybrid cloud deployments.
• In-depth knowledge of routing protocols and features (OSPF, BGP, RIP, VRFs, etc), switching technologies (VLANs, Spanning tree, 802.1X, MAC Auth, etc), and their applications in network infrastructure design.
• Exposure with PRTG monitoring software.
• Experience with Data Centre refresh projects is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose and resolve complex Network problems.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, engaging with both business and technical stakeholders