Senior Network Engineer

Te Tūranga | About the role

As our next Senior Network Engineer, you'll play a critical role in the design, operation, and evolution of Tauranga City Council’s network infrastructure. This is a senior technical position that offers the opportunity to shape network strategy, lead key infrastructure projects, and ensure robust, secure, and high-performing services that support Council operations and the wider community.

• You will have the opportunity to shape TCC’s future network operating environment
• Be a leading stakeholder in the future delivery of our network
• Lead conversations around prioritisation, scope, and task assignments
• Continuously improve network processes, procedures and ways of working, delivering against our maturity objectives
• Manage upgrades with minimal disruption, and optimise network assets for business process improvements.
• Continually improve services, manage service requests and problem tickets, and drive innovation to enhance effectiveness.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• 10 + Years of Experience in a network engineering role.
• Professional industry certification(s) in network infrastructure environments – planning design, and implementation such as CCNA, CCDA, CCNP or the Aruba equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with Aruba Switching and Wireless and Palo Alto Firewalls is a MUST.
• Experience with Aruba SD-Branch, Cisco Meraki, Juniper Networks, and Extreme Networks switching platforms is a plus
• Proficiency in solution design, installation and on-going support.
• Experience with Azure and AWS cloud networking is desirable.
• Knowledge of Next Generation and Software Defined Networking principles and design.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts, including SDN, cloud-based services, and hybrid cloud deployments.
• In-depth knowledge of routing protocols and features (OSPF, BGP, RIP, VRFs, etc), switching technologies (VLANs, Spanning tree, 802.1X, MAC Auth, etc), and their applications in network infrastructure design.
• Exposure with PRTG monitoring software.
• Experience with Data Centre refresh projects is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose and resolve complex Network problems.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, engaging with both business and technical stakeholders.

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Rob Field at rob.field@tauranga.govt.nz

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, applications will close upon the appointment of a successful candidate.

• Our selection process may include behavioural interview(s), psychometric and ability assessments, reference checks, and pre-employment screening.
• Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy. If/where Tauranga City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our network of agencies. We ask that you please do not contact Tauranga City Council or any of its employees regarding vacancies. Tauranga City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to such unsolicited contact.

Job Description: Senior Network Engineer