Senior Network Engineer

• $155,700 incl. 11.5% super. Flexibility to WFH & at the Footscray office
• Close to Footscray Train Station
• Benefits include work life balance days and mobile phone allowance.

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH.
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office 

The opportunity

Looking to explore an opportunity within an essential service industry?  We now have this new role now available!

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage our network infrastructure across GWW Cloud (Azure), Corporate, and Operational Technology environments. Working within the Technology Operations Team, you will collaborate with our Engineers, and across the business working with a diverse range of stakeholders from technical SMEs, Architects, and business stakeholders.  You will oversee our network security, review IT redundancy strategies, contribute to our network roadmap, and mentor team members. This role will include focus on the delivery of new projects to create a new generation network that is secure, easy to maintain and fit for purpose.

If you are tech savvy with exceptional technical skills, including Azure expertise, and a proven track record in network engineering, then dive into this opportunity and apply today!

This role will require the successful candidate to participate in the on-call roster – one week per month.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as a leading contributor for selection, design, engineering and build for secure, fit for purpose network solutions that incorporate industry best practices, standards, and security frameworks.
• Collaborate with GWW Security and Architecture teams to support business initiatives and projects.
• Provide strategic recommendations and solutions that are secure, resilient, and fit for purpose.
• Engage with external vendors and industry best practice providers to ensure GWW’s network infrastructure is built to standards.
• Manage Data, Internet, WAN and SD-WAN Links between Data Centres, remote sites & corporate offices.
• Develop and implement security measures to protect network infrastructure from cyber threats, unauthorized access, and data breaches.
• Manage all network related security infrastructure (includes GWW Firewalls, Network Access Management Solution, Micro- Segmentation solution) and ensure all network devices are hardened and fit for purpose.
• Support, review, and implement compliance audit and security recommendations.

Skills & Experience

Proven knowledge working with:

• Cisco infrastructure, Fortinet infrastructure
• Operational technology (OT) networks, IOT
• Cloud networking and security technologies (Microsoft).
• Micro segmentation solutions.
• IP and DNS management.
• Software Defined Networking and Edge Solutions.
• Network Access Management Solutions.
• Knowledge and understanding of:
  • Virtualisation technology.
  • ITIL principles.
• Security frameworks (e.g., NIST Cyber Security Framework, PCI-DSS, OWASP).

Essential

• Significant experience working in the networking field in designing, implementing, and maintaining networking infrastructure.
• Highly experienced with Fortinet Firewalls and relevant systems including SD-WAN, VPN and FortiAnalyzer.
• Azure networking experience.
• An enthusiasm for staying up to date with the very latest technology and solutions.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Strong interpersonal and client-focused communication skills.
• Good understanding of SCADA environments and the SOCI Act.

See yourself thrive!

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring. 

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which will include reference checks, national police checks, and working rights in Australia checks.