Senior Network Specialist

Posted 21 June 2022
Salary$590 - $650 per day, Benefits: Senior Network Specialist with immediate start
LocationSydney
Job type Full time
DisciplineOtherI.T. & T
ReferenceJO-2206-482044-2

Job description

  • Senior Network Specialist – URGENT
  • Initial 12 Month Contract with the possibility of extension 
  • From $590 - $650 per day (negotibable depending on experience)
Our client is a global business and IT services provider across over 50 countries with deep expertise in digital innovation and cloud and automation across consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services.  They are about to relocate their Data Centre and require a Network Specialist to lead the team.
 
Your responsibilities are but not included to:
  • Determining company needs with regards to the relocation, coordinating the development and maintenance of network infrastructures and ensuring stable and secure server connectivity.
  • Liaise with vendors to ensure deadlines and milestones are met.
  • Work in a team environment with network SME’s who will provide support to the project.
  • Monitoring server capacity and performance to keep up with demand in online traffic.
  • Running diagnostic tests and performing repairs, as well as developing backup, archiving, and data retrieval procedures.
  • Enhancing network security, as well as documenting network processes and cabling layouts.
  • Keeping informed of developments in network technologies and infrastructure and training junior IT staff, preparing user manuals, and providing remote or onsite technical support.
  • Some third level support may be required.
You will have:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or similar with two years’ experience in a similar role.
  • Leadership skills an Architectural design involving networks is mandatory for this role.
  • Certified CompTIA, Microsoft, or Cisco network professional (CCNP) preferred. CCIE desirable but not mandatory
  • Extensive knowledge of network design, connectivity, technologies, protocols, and security.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration skills, time management and organisational skills.
  • Willingness to visit client locations all based in Sydney
  • Availability to perform network repairs if required which may require some outside business hours commitments.
If you would like further information about this dynamic role within a Global Brand that rewards professionalism, success and offers further career opportunities globally, call Karen Richards on 9200 3689 or submit your CV by hitting apply now!

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