Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

More flexibility, less one-size-fits-all

Future focused

Working with modern and resilient technology in a hybrid work environment. We’re focused on significant projects and innovations over the next few years. Use modern collaboration tools to operate seamlessly in a hybrid and flexible environment

• Uplift your networking skills or work towards new career paths in security, automation and/or cloud.

The Bank is looking for a Senior Network Engineer for a 2-year engagement with strong Cisco ACI and good network scripting experience who are keen to develop their cyber security, automation and cloud credentials.

The Bank is currently on the journey towards Software Defined networking and your skills and experience will be used and uplifted to support these key next generation networks including ACI, Zero Trust Networking with Software Defined Access, SD-WAN & Azure Cloud.

You will:

• Undertake the provisioning, maintenance, security hardening, capacity planning and performance testing of network (data, storage) systems infrastructure
• Participate in 2nd line IT incident and security response capability for network infrastructure
• Produce design, automation scripts, technical documentation, reports, and records regarding infrastructure solutions
• Improve, harden, test, implement, monitor, and tune networking software/hardware to ensure optimum systems performance and highlight potential issues
• Manage the analysis of network traffic data and providing recommendations on performance and security improvements to network infrastructures as appropriate
• Undertake acceptance tests and commissioning communications systems and equipment
• Occasional scheduled work at our Business Resumption Site at Bella Vista will be required
• Work with cyber security team to improve Bank’s protections and remediate vulnerabilities

Your background

• Degree preferred in IT coupled with Industry accreditations in Cisco and ITIL
• Demonstrated knowledge of Cisco networking infrastructure covering both Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs)
• Strong experience with Firewalls Cisco and/or Palo Alto and applicable management tools to manage such as Cisco Security Manager (CSM)
• Strong experience with Cisco ACI
• Strong communications (data/voice/video) infrastructure experience
• Proficient in writing policies and procedures and other support documentation
• Strong experience or willingness to learn: Python and relevant scripting languages to automate activities.
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure and service management practices.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn: Network management tools such as Cisco DNA Centre, Statseeker and Infoblox
• Cisco SDDC and Cisco storage fabric management experience is desirable

Your team

You will report to the Network Services Project Team Lead, within the Network Services team. The Network Services team is part of the Infrastructure Services section of IT.

As part of the team, you will provide expert services in relation to a network modernisation project, while providing a service-oriented approach.

Be More

Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operates infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.

Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people have a critical role to play in achieving these objectives. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry, and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts.

We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the Bank forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from experienced candidates seeking workplace flexibility.

Application Close: December 18, 2024