Job description
Our valued State Government client is looking for an experienced Network Administrator to fill a 12-month contract position to start as soon as possible.
As the Principal Network Administrator, you will be responsible for the architecture, administration, maintenance and support of the Agency’s network and data communications infrastructure, supporting high quality service delivery in a multiple client environment.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
To be considered for the role you will need to have 5+ years of experience working with IT networks as well as demonstrated experience analysing IT systems and the formulation, design, and provision of appropriate solutions and improvements. You will also need to have experience providing expertise and support of use of methods and tools (2nd level of support) within the technology sphere.
Ideally, you will have experience with the following:
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
As the Principal Network Administrator, you will be responsible for the architecture, administration, maintenance and support of the Agency’s network and data communications infrastructure, supporting high quality service delivery in a multiple client environment.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Provide day to day maintenance of client networking and data communications services ensuring reliability and high performance.
- Coordinate service agreements with contracted telecommunications / networking providers.
- Coordinate WAN, LAN (including wireless) networking and data communications projects, including solution architecture/design, contract / equipment sourcing, configuration, implementation, testing, status reporting and review.
- Provide advice and guidance on networking security strategies to manage identified risks and ensure that the Agency’s network adopts and adheres to relevant standards.
- Act on threat and vulnerability information and conduct security risk assessments and business impact analysis on Agency’s networking and data communication resources
- Develop and maintain quality endorsed networking documentation. This would include L1/L2 drawings of physical connectivity, L3 drawings of routing devices/subnets, IP addresses, device/maintenance inventory, firewall rules, communications rack layouts, as well as network security policies.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internal and external to ensure operational service levels are maintained
- Providing timely customer service and solutions to client requests
To be considered for the role you will need to have 5+ years of experience working with IT networks as well as demonstrated experience analysing IT systems and the formulation, design, and provision of appropriate solutions and improvements. You will also need to have experience providing expertise and support of use of methods and tools (2nd level of support) within the technology sphere.
Ideally, you will have experience with the following:
- Cisco and Juniper access switch and firewall configuration and support (Cisco CCNA and Juniper JNCIA are preferred)
- Web Proxy (SOPHUS UTM)
- Meraki networks install and support
- Network monitoring tools (i.e., Kiwi Syslog, PRTG, servmon)
- Citrix ADC
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
