Network Administrator

Work.
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for project excellence? Join Sunwater as a Network Administrator where you’ll play a vital role in implementation, maintenance, and support of Sunwater’s network infrastructure. You will be is part of the infrastructure team that ensures a secure and efficient ICT environment for the organisation across corporate and operational technology networks.
As a Network Administrator at Sunwater, you will:

• Lead ongoing maintenance and monitoring of network infrastructure across Queensland, including switches, routers, firewalls, and other network devices.
• Participate in high level network architecture design planning workshops for network upgrade projects and be able to provide expert advice and input into the architecture of the Sunwater network.
• Partner with other business units to ensure seamless integration of network infrastructure with operational technology systems.
• Manage vendor relationships for network support agreements with managed service providers in line with contractual expectations.
• Review, create and maintain architectural documentation of Sunwater’s network assets.

We are seeking a talented individual with a proven track record in network administration, with proven experience with Palo Alto NGFW and Cisco Meraki . You will hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience and training and have experience in implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network infrastructure devices in a complex WAN environment across segmented ICT and Operational Technology networks. You will also bring:

• Cloud computing connectivity experience (Azure and Express Route)
• Cisco Meraki Configuration and Management Experience
• Relevant industry certification (e.g., PCNSE, PCNSA, PCSFE, CMSS, CCNA, CCNP, Network+)
• Experience with network technologies such as Routers, Switches, Access Points, SD-WAN, NGFW, Proxy/Web Filtering, VPN, NAC, 802.1x

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:

• Base salary starting from $141,112.87
• 12.75% superannuation
• Access to banked time and TOIL
• 17.5% leave loading
• A genuine emphasis on work/life balance

Water.
Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.
Life.
At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway

• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs

• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.
Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.
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