NETWORK ENGINEER

Netcom NZ Ltd is a New Zealand–based telecommunications and networking company delivering fibre installation, Chorus network works, and structured networking solutions. We specialise in residential and commercial fibre deployment, civil support works, and end-to-end networking projects with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and timely delivery.We are a small team looking for Network Engineer to join us.’

• Network Architecture: Design and architect highly available, scalable, and secure enterprise-level network solutions spanning corporate enterprise and operational technology environments. This includes LAN/WAN, wireless, data center architecture, network security, OT networking, cloud networking and optical transport.
• Multi-Vendor Configuration: Configure and maintain a wide range of network devices from multiple vendors, including switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers and optical equipment.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Utilize advanced monitoring tools to analyze performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure network security through firewalls, VPNs, access controls, and compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., NERC CIP).
• Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Technical Leadership: Act as a subject matter expert, providing escalation support, mentoring junior engineers, and leading complex network projects.

Hours of Work : 40 ( Minimum guaranteed hours 30)

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Education And Experience Required

Experience: 8+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role and significant hands-on experience in the following: Juniper routing and switching Fortinet firewalls Cisco switching and routing (Catalyst, Nexus, IOS, NX-OS) F5 load balancers Expert knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF). Azure cloud networking (ExpressRoute) Network tools (Arista CloudVison, Cisco ISE, FortiManager, Infoblox, SolarWinds, ExtraHop) Knowledge of ITIL practices and change management processes. Nokia optical transport experience preferred

Or have a relevant bachelor’s degree or a higher qualification.