First listed on: 19 March 2019

Network Engineer

The Opportunity

  • Provide technical advice on Networks and integrated technology services.
  • Plan, develop and collaborate across infrastructure technologies.
  • Join CSIRO - Australia's premier science & technology research organisation!

The IMT Network Operations team operates one of the largest enterprise networks in Australia, supporting over 57 sites Australia wide with over 60Gbits/sec of internet bandwidth. The network is core to CSIRO’s research and innovation agenda and the team supports a range of client facing services such as wireless and video conferencing.

Your duties will include

  • Provide technical advice relating to Networks and integrated technology services, standards and procedures to team members, management and business owners.
  • Contribute towards the growth and development of Network infrastructure.
  • Contribute towards planning, developing and collaborating across infrastructure technologies to ensure seamless integration of converged platforms.
  • Keep up-to-date with emerging IT trends and standards via formal and informal training and research to ensure an appropriate technical direction for the organisation.

Location:       Canberra, ACT 
Tenure:         Indefinite
Salary:           AU$82K – AU$93K + up to 15.4% superannuation
Reference:    60402

To be successful you will need

Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all selection criteria can be appointed.

  • Cisco certifications in Wireless and Routing & Switching. Relevant Tertiary qualifications in IT or related discipline or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading the design and implementation of enterprise scale infrastructure solutions.
  • Significant experience deploying, configuring and administering the following technologies at an enterprise scale:
    • Cisco Wireless
    • Cisco Networking - LAN, MAN, WAN
    • Data Centre Networking
    • Data Centre facilities and cable management
    • Palo Alto firewall solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed support team, and carry out tasks under general direction in support of scientific research.
  • Demonstrated ability & willingness to contribute novel ideas and approaches in support of scientific investigations.
  • Demonstrated experience applying Cyber Security principles in the implementation of enterprise networking solutions.

For more information please view the Position Description.
We’re working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure all our people feel supported to do their best work and empowered to let their ideas flourish.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

About CSIRO

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 

Apply Online

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Applications Close

Sunday, 31st March, 2019.




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