Platform Engineer

6 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand KiwiRail Full time

**Platform Engineer - Auckland**

**He kōrero mō mātou | About us**:
KiwiRail has been connecting New Zealanders for over 150 years. Our vision, Hononga Whaikaha, Oranga mo Aotearoa (Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand), drives us to create sustainable, efficient transport solutions that benefit our people, communities, and environment.

Teamwork, Collaboration, Safety, & Innovation are at the heart of what we do. By modernising rail and ferry services, KiwiRail is building an exciting future, and you can be part of it.

**He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role**:
As a Platform Engineer, you will be at the forefront of KiwiRail’s transformation journey, supporting and developing cutting-edge platform infrastructure. Your expertise will ensure that our most critical infrastructure is resilient, secure, compliant, and delivers seamless service.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Lead and champion platform technologies including VMware ESX, Pure Storage, Cisco switches and routers, Citrix NetScaler, and Check and FortiGate firewalls
- Building and maintaining server, network, storage and service environments, ensuring high availability and security
- Support and development of Operational Technology infrastructure environment to ensure services are delivered to business needs and meet security and compliance requirements
- Troubleshooting issues proactively to prevent incidents
- Automating service delivery for efficiency and scalability
- Managing disaster recovery plans and ensuring they meet business expectations
- Help integrate and align software development, testing, and operational activities while considering the ICT environment, design practices, cost, and security compliance
- Providing 24/7 support for critical infrastructure alongside a collaborative team, including availability for after-hours on-call duties
- Driving innovation and improvement across our platform environments

**Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring**:
We’re looking for someone with a passion for technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement:
**Essential skills and qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years’ experience with VMware ESX, HyperV, Cisco switches, Pure Storage, and FortiGate firewalls
- Proven expertise in infrastructure and network services in enterprise settings
- Strong scripting and automation skills
- A tertiary qualification in computer science or related field
- Certifications like VMWare VCSA, Cisco CCNA, Checkpoint CCSA, MCSA, ITIL

**Desirable qualities**:

- Proficiency in managing and supporting platform technologies such as VMWare ESX, PureStorage, Cisco switches and routers, Fortigate, and Checkpoint firewall
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of business and technical stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and alignment of software development, testing, and operational activities
- Capability to troubleshoot complex issues, proactively report and remediate problems before they escalate into incidents
- The ability to troubleshoot issues and proactively report and remediate problems before they become incidents is crucial
- A team player with a Can-Do Attitude
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

**Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and career progression within a supportive team
- The chance to be part of a transformational journey, modernising New Zealand’s rail and ferry services
- A workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusivity, where your ideas can make an impact

**Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?



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