Network Engineer – Campus WLANLAN

Role Summary

As a Network Engineer Specialist you will be responsible for designing implementing and maintaining secure and efficient network infrastructure. You will ensure seamless connectivity troubleshoot complex network issues and optimize performance while adhering to industry best practices and security standards. This role requires hands-on expertise in network administration troubleshooting and automation to support a robust IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities
1. Lead the implementation and integration of advanced network technologies including installation configuration and optimization of new network infrastructure. Conduct pilot tests assess performance and ensure compliance with industry standards.
2. Provide expert-level network design troubleshooting and debugging support to development teams. Collaborate closely with developers to create scalable secure and resilient external connectivity solutions.
3. Serve as an escalation point for complex telecom network issues from Support and Technical Services teams. Diagnose failures identify faulty components and implement effective resolutions.
4. Continuously monitor network system performance analyze trends and proactively address performance bottlenecks. Drive automation initiatives to streamline manual network management tasks and enhance operational efficiency. Maintain comprehensive telecom network documentation.
5. Conduct network capacity planning by tracking key performance metrics analyzing usage trends and implementing measures to prevent degradation due to capacity constraints.
6. Mentor and train team members through formal training programs and hands-on guidance. Evaluate and recommend external training vendors to enhance team competencies. Also ensure full compliance with IT and Information Security policies aligning network operations with organizational security frameworks and best practices
7. Contribute to special projects taking on additional responsibilities as required to support evolving business and technology needs. Plan design and deploy data and voice network infrastructure determining optimal physical and logical configurations to support organizational communication requirements.
8. Install configure and maintain ICT data and voice networks ensuring high availability security and performance while balancing budgetary and operational constraints. Develop detailed network diagrams to illustrate physical and logical layouts ensuring clarity in device placements connections and traffic flow.
9. Define and document network architecture specifying key protocols (e.g. IP TCP POP3) and essential services (e.g. email file transfer web browsing) for seamless communication across segments.
10. Leverage automation tools and scripting to simplify routine network management tasks improve system efficiency and address complex configuration challenges.
11. Proactively manage and resolve network-related incidents minimizing service disruptions and maintaining high system availability.
12. Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement security measures that align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Core Responsibilities

1. Provides advanced level network services including installing configuring and integrating new Campus WLAN/LAN network technologies. Conducts pilots makes recommendations and ensures network installations meet standards.

2. Provides advanced level network design and debugging services to development teams. Works closely with developers to implement reliable manageable and secure solutions for external connections.

3. Provides advanced level telecom network services for complex issues elevated from the Support Center and Technical Services groups. Identifies failing components.

4. Maintains and monitors network system performance and identifies performance issues and trends. Implements improvements and identifies opportunities to automate manual system tasks. Develops and maintains telecom network documentation.

5. Completes network capacity planning activities including monitoring the network and tracking network capacity metrics. Initiates actions to prevent network degradation caused by capacity issues.

6. Trains and mentors staff. Conducts formal training sessions and recommends training vendors. Troubleshoots and resolves complex issues.

7. Thoroughly understands and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures.

8. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in network administration including advanced troubleshooting network design and implementation.

• Bachelors degree (B.E./ in Computer Science IT Electronics & Communication) or MCA; relevant certifications like CCNA CCNP or CCDP preferred.

• Expertise in routing switching network security (firewalls VPNs IDS/IPS) cloud networking (AWS Azure Google Cloud) and Troubleshooting PCAP analysis Routing Switching load balancing network security

• Proficiency in network monitoring tools (SolarWinds Wireshark) automation/scripting (Python PowerShell) and ITSM tools (ServiceNow Jira).

• Strong problem-solving communication and collaboration skills with the ability to manage and resolve complex network issues and manage escalations Operations monitoring

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related work experience. Enterprise Campus Network experience preferred.

• Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Strong knowledge of: Cisco Catalyst Center ISE and Catalyst 9k switches HPE Aruba Wireless Mobility Infrastructure Clearpass

• Routing protocols (OSPF EIGRP BGP)

• Switching protocols (STP VLANs Trunking)

• Network security best practices

Nice to Have:

• Strong network automation tools experience (e.g. Ansible Python)

• Cloud-based networking solutions (e.g. AWS Azure)

• Cellular DAS experience

• Ekahau Product knowledge

• ITIL or similar service management frameworks

• Certification in HPE Aruba solutions (ACMA ACMP)

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification

• Experience with network monitoring and analytics tools (e.g. SolarWinds Splunk)

Special Factors

Sponsorship

About Vanguard

At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.