See yourself in our Team
Technology is responsible for the world leading application of technology and operations across every aspect of Commonwealth Bank, from innovative product platforms for our customers to essential tools within our business. We also use technology to drive efficient and timely processing, an essential component of great customer service.
Your Role
As a part of our growth strategy, we are seeking a Network Engineer to join our Infrastructure Services team on our journey to Platform Engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our global network infrastructure, including routing and switching, virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, and intrusion detection systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and services.
To achieve this, your role will require you to:
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Design, implement, and maintain complex network architectures, including routing and switching, VPNs, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
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Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues using advanced tools and techniques.
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Collaborate with other teams to integrate new technologies and services into the existing infrastructure.
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Develop and maintain technical documentation for network architectures and configurations.
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Participate in IT projects and initiatives to improve network performance, reliability, and security.
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Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve network designs and operations.
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Be available for after hours on-call (rotation basis) and travelling to data centre locations (on call allowance is paid)
Your Skills and Experiences
Essential:
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Experience in network engineering
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In-depth knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), switching technologies (VLANs, trunking), and network architectures (SDN, NFV).
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Strong understanding of security principles and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSL/TLS, PKI).
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Familiarity with network management tools (NMS, NCM, SolarWinds) and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell).
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Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in a team environment.
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Desirable:
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Certifications in network engineering (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE), security (CompTIA Security+, CISSP), or cloud computing (AWS Certified SysOps Administrator).
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Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet).
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Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and IT service management frameworks (ITIL).
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Familiarity with Infrastructure as a Code (IaaC) concepts and tools, such as AWS CloudFormation or Azure Resource Manager
We support our people with the flexibility to balance where work is done with at least half their time each month connecting in office. We also have many other flexible working options available including changing start and finish times, part-time arrangements and job share to name a few. Talk to us about how these arrangements might work in the role you’re interested in.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!
If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
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Advertising End Date: 18/01/2025
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Commonwealth Bank Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
