Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer (Multiple roles, Fixed Term & Permanent)

Location: Auckland Central - Hybrid working

Contract Type: Initial 12 month Fixed-Term

Start Date: ASAP

I am looking for a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer with a deep seated passion for a large-scale complex project. This role goes beyond basic configuration; it involves strategic planning, deep technical expertise & leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design & development of the comprehensive plan, including phased approaches, rollback strategies, and cutover procedures for complex environments.
• Deeply understand the current network architecture, identify all firewall touchpoints, dependencies, & potential impacts of migration on the overall topology.
• Analyze existing firewall rule sets and security policies across diverse platforms, rationalizing, optimizing, and translating them for the any old & new firewall infrastructure while maintaining or enhancing security posture.
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Expertly configure, deploy & integrate solutions (e.g., Cisco FTD/ASA, FortiGate, Check Point, Palo Alto) into a highly complex network. This includes intricate routing, NAT, VPNs, high availability, clustering, and multi-context setups.
• Ensure seamless integration of firewalls with existing & new network devices (routers, switches, load balancers), security tools (SIEM, NAC) & cloud environments, addressing intricate routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), MPLS, and overlay networks.
• Utilize scripting (Python, Ansible) and automation tools to streamline configuration, policy deployment, and migration tasks, particularly for large-scale, repetitive operations.
• Advance diagnostics, troubleshooting, problem Resolution, root cause analysis,
• Create & maintain detailed network diagrams, configurations, security policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and runbooks for the new infrastructure.
  
  
  

What’s in it for You?

• Learn from industry MVPs and get up to speed with cutting-edge tech.
• Enjoy a remote-friendly role if based out of Auckland.
• Hybrid work arrangements.
• Work on a mission-critical migration that’s key to the organization’s success.
  
  
  

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of this role, only candidates with valid New Zealand work rights will be considered. We appreciate your interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applications.

If this sounds like your next career move, we’d love to hear from you! For more information, reach out to Vinnie at [email protected]

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Skills

Network Engineer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Network Engineering
• or a related field
• NSE 7/ NSE 8/ CCNP/ CCNA or
• similar
  
  
  

education

Bachelor Degree&ICT