Senior Network Engineer (Remote in Melbourne, Australia)
Senior Network Engineer (Remote in Melbourne, Australia)
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ABOUT POWER FACTORS
Power Factors is a software and solutions provider leading the next generation of clean energy with Unity one of the most extensive and widely deployed renewable energy management suites (REMS) in the market. With over 300 GW of wind solar and energy storage assets managed worldwide across more than 600 customers and 18000 sites Power Factors manages 25% of the worlds renewable energy data.
Power Factors Unity REMS supports the entire energy value chain from monitoring and controls to market analytics. The companys suite of open data-driven applications empowers renewable energy stakeholders to collaborate automate critical workflows and make more informed decisions to maximize asset returns. Energy stakeholders receive end-to-end support including solutions for SCADA & PPC centralized monitoring performance management commercial asset management and field service management.
With deep domain expertise AI-powered insights are delivered at scale so businesses can optimize assets unlock growth and make smarter decisions as the world rapidly transitions to clean energy. Power Factors fights climate change with code.
* Outside China and India
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineerto design implement maintain audit and support our growing network infrastructure which includes mainly installations in energy production plants and our cloud-based datacenters. You will be part of a team that is responsible for designing and implementing maintainable secure and highly available network architectures that meet business objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design the network for energy production plants following security practices and standards aiming for reliability security easy troubleshooting maintainability.
- Design high availability fault-tolerant robust networks
- Providing expert level root cause analysis for issue troubleshooting.
- Provide reviews for clients topology drawings and design concepts.
- Draft and maintain service documentation and processes
- Work within established configuration and change management policies and tools
- Determine bottlenecks enhance automation of repetitive tasks
- Work with other System Engineers to plan design and improve business services
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
We believe you enjoy working in a purpose driven organization and that you thrive in an environment where you need to find creative solutions to challenging problems in a fast-changing context. This also means that you are effective at managing multiple tasks of varying complexities work well under pressure and are driven by continuous learning and growth. Specifically we are looking for someone with the following toolbox:
- At least 5 years of network engineer experience
- Thorough understanding of the basic high-level Internet protocols (DNS SMTP HTTP etc.)
- Understanding of authentication and authorization protocols and schemes
- Thorough understanding of networking Security VLANs IP Routing VPN (SSL VPN IPSEC)
- Solid understanding of the TCP/IP model
- Experience with equipment and network L2 redundancy options protocols and topologies (MST STP LACP PAGP etc)
- Experience with Cisco stacking and its associated advantages
- Hands-on experience with monitoring network diagnostic and network analytics tools
- Have patience and good communication skills ability to own a project and communicate directly with clients in English to complete project commissioning.
- At least 2 years of experience working in Linux
Nice to have:
- Fortinet and Cisco certifications are preferred.
- Security certifications deemed a supplementary benefit
- Hands-on experience with Fortimanager will be considered a plus
LIFE @ POWER FACTORS
We are an agile software development company big enough to make an impact but small enough to move quickly and execute in a growing are a team of bold and ingenious talents driven by are passionate about making the world a better place. We seek fierce and humble people to help us achieve our ambitious plan.
WHY JOIN US
By joining the Power Factors team youll be part of a dynamic group of innovative and driven individuals dedicated to making a positive impact. Every day your work will directly contribute to advancing clean energy solutions and supporting global sustainability initiatives. Our culture runs deep and shows up in how we work together - committed conscientious and collaborative. With many opportunities for professional growth Power Factors is here to support your development as we lead the charge in transforming the energy industry.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Power Factors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
