Senior Telecommunications Network Officer

Senior Telecommunications Network Officer

The City of Gold Coast is Australia's second-largest local government authority, and our people are united in their passion for delivering the best for our City.

Why join the City of Gold Coast? What's in it for you?

When you join the City of Gold Coast, we provide pathways and opportunities for you to grow and achieve your potential; we look out for your health and well-being with our Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Programs, and we offer flexible work and hybrid office/work from home options to allow you to have more time doing the things you enjoy. In addition, we have a generous superannuation scheme and an employee-driven Social Club to get you amongst the action!

About your new team

The Chief Technology Office branch is responsible for the delivery of corporate ICT services. Services include enterprise policy, standards and planning, architecture, project delivery, telecommunications and the support and management of corporate ICT systems in partnerships with multiple vendors and business users. 

About your new role

The Senior Telecommunications Network Engineer will play a pivotal role in upgrading and supporting the City's extensive network, ensuring seamless connectivity for LAN, WAN, public Wi-Fi and commercial customers. 

For more information about this role, please view the attached position brief. To access this document, click the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

What you bring to your new role

• Experience in the below is highly desirable:

- Service Provider core network design and implementation 

- Firewalls, SD-WAN, switching and wireless technologies

• Strong understanding of network architecture and security concepts
• In-depth knowledge of carrier Ethernet and networking protocols: OSPF, MPLS, BGP, ASBR etc.
• Expert proficiency in routing protocols like OSPF and BGP
• Working knowledge of DNS and PKI concepts
• Experience in managing firewalls and log management platforms (Fortigate/ Analyzer, Check Point MDS/MLM)
• Experience in LAN Wi-Fi deployments and troubleshooting (Cisco WLC, Ruckus)
• Familiarity with Cisco DNAC, Cisco ISE, SolarWinds and Zero Trust concepts
• Self-driven with excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills

How to apply for this role

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please ensure each document is within a 2MB file size limit, preferably in PDF format.

As part of our selection process, you may be required to undertake a one-way video interview via Criteria, face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams. You may also be required to undertake reference checks via Xref, police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks and drug and alcohol testing.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.