Senior Network Engineer

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Senior Network Engineer

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Wed Mar 13 01:09:35 2024
• Ref: 1122

• Have you got extensive experience in design and support in a medium to large scale service provider environment?
• Are you able to work outside of normal business hours on occasion, which may include some weekend work?
• Do you have a background in technical support and troubleshooting methodologies?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join the Network team in Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions on a permanent, full-time basis.

 Ō pūmanawa - About you

We are looking for a candidate with extensive experience in the design and support in a medium to large scale service provider environment supporting 20,000+ network attached devices and 24/7 service availability. The candidate should have experience across a wide range of technologies with in-depth technical knowledge while at the same time understand the bigger picture with a strong customer focussed work ethic.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Proven knowledge and experience in design, support and troubleshooting of large-scale Cisco data centre, internet and wireless networks and technologies.
• Even though you are a technical expert in multiple fields, you like to keep on learning and expanding your technical knowledge.
• Proven experience in technical support and troubleshooting methodologies and the use of tools and resources available.
• Experience with Agile Methodology.
• Experience in communicating technical information to different target groups.
• You are a team player and like to share knowledge with team members.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

We offer a fast-paced environment with plenty of variety. The opportunity to play a pivotal role in the technologies we deploy in order to always provide a world class service to our customers. Grow in experience and knowledge while working on the latest technologies.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 1 April 2024. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

All applications, including those submitted via agencies, must include a cover letter and CV. Any application missing either of these will not be considered.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Mike Jonker ([email protected] ). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form , please include the position title and reference number (Senior Network Engineer, #1122). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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