Network Engineer

**Bring your experience in enterprise network & security design**:

- ** Manage lifecycle of systems in distributed environments**:

- ** Permanent opportunity, Viaduct location**

Auckland Transport (AT) is on a mission to transform Auckland into a vibrant city that moves, so that Aucklanders can connect with the people and places they love. Be part of Auckland's exciting future and development. From transport infrastructure to customer-focused solutions, we're creating seamless journeys across our city that enable businesses and Aucklanders to thrive.

Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland. Transport has the potential to shape our city for the better - from the streets we live, work and spend time on, to the trains, bus services, cycle and walkways we use every day.

**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer to join our team. As IT evolves and Auckland's public transport network grows, you'll support and grow a fascinating IT network environment. Your role will involve ensuring IT network systems are scalable, secure, available, and supportable. You'll also handle automation and lifecycle management of infrastructure services based on SEC/DEV/OPS requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Optimize network infrastructure cost and efficiency.
- Support and maintain network services at various sites.
- Automate provisioning and management of systems.
- Manage lifecycle of systems in distributed environments.
- Handle deployment, management, and decommissioning of networking resources.
- Implement infrastructure recommendations for reliability and security.
- Manage performance and operational indicators for continuous delivery

**Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?**

As a Network Engineer, you'll have previous experience in a distributed technology environment.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or significant proven experience in a similar role.
- Industry certifications, such as CCNP Data Center or equivalent as a minimum, Microsoft Azure networking and scripting skills is desirable.
- Minimum 6 years' experience in a distributed technology environment.
- You will bring experience with core networking technologies, examples: Firewalls, Load Balances, Routing, Switching, Security and Wireless.
- Must be skilled in Data Center switching/routing technologies such as:
VPC/VSX, MC-Lag, VXLAN, EVPN, Overlay/Underlay.

You'll be an exceptional communicator, able to build effective relationships with stakeholders and have proven experience in managing third party suppliers.

**Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation**

At AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. **Manaakitanga**:

- We care, **Tiakitanga** - Safe with us, **Whanaungatanga** - We connect, **Auahatanga**:

- Better, bolder, together.

In addition, we also offer:

- Investment in your professional development and training
- 25% discount on public transport services across Auckland
- Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office
- Paid parental and partner leave
- Study assistance
- Health and Wellbeing benefits
- Professional memberships

**Ka tiaki mātou i te hunga katoa ka eke waka i Tāmaki Makaurau.**

We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.

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