Principal Network Engineer - Contract, Auckland
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Westpac New Zealand

Principal Network Engineer - Contract

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  • Full Time, Contract
Location

Auckland

Job Description

About us
At Westpac New Zealand, our purpose is to Help New Zealanders Succeed. As a Bank and one of New Zealand's leading employers, we are passionate about helping people. We are taking action today to create a better future for the people who bank with us, work with us, invest in us or are part of our broader communities.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role
Position Overview: As a Network Infrastructure Design Engineer, you will be responsible for architecture, building, and documenting complex data centre network solutions. You will leverage your technical expertise to ensure alignment with best practices and organisational standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Design:

  • Create and maintain detailed design documents, diagrams, engineering specifications, configurations, technical implementation plans, troubleshooting and support guides, system metrics, project planning, and information for existing and emerging Data Centre technologies.
  • Design solutions to support predictable environments.
  • Demonstrate innovative and pioneering thinking, translating these into business solutions and working practice improvements.


Delivery:

  • Ensure build activities are completed in alignment with architecture, network, and security standards as well as best practices.
  • Perform problem diagnosis, initiate problem resolution, and provide life-cycle support.
  • Advise as an expert on technical and operational processes to meet project requirements.
  • Act as a key contributor in providing guidance to other groups.
  • Maintain a reputation for quality and timely delivery of tasks.


Leadership and Partnerships:

  • Manage positive and effective relationships and work in partnership with leadership, colleagues, vendors, and contractors.
  • Provide technical leadership in designing and implementing stable, secure, and manageable solutions.


Project Support:
Collaborate constructively and positively with multi-disciplinary teams.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

  • Relevant advanced Networking Professional or Expert level qualifications.
  • Additional certifications in Palo-Alto, NSX-T, BIG-IP are advantageous.
  • In-depth knowledge and practical experience of current and emerging technologies.
  • Conversant in best practices appropriate to network and security design.
  • Understanding of hardware and software performance and scaling limitations.
  • Scripting skills are advantageous.
  • Ability to develop, build, and lead relationships at all levels of an organisation.


Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac EDIT ACCORDINGLY FOR FIXED TERM/CASUAL
In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:

Great daily rate!
Number one programme of work at Westpac!

Hard Skills Required

  • Programming
  • Agile
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Frontend Development

Soft Skills Required

  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Coordination

Benefits and Perks

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    Extended Parental Leave
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    Work from Home
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    Childcare Support
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    Employee Mentoring Program
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    Health Insurance
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    Work-Life Balance Support
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    Payroll Giving
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    Life Insurance
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    Counselling Services
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    Professional Development
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    Competitive Salary
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    Long Service Rewards
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    Referral Bonuses
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    Performance Bonus
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    Company Supplied Technology
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    Discounted Phone or Internet Plans
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    Uniform Provided
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    Ease Back to Work
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    Flexible Work
  • Work Cafe

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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