The Client
NovaTech Services offers professional IT support and innovative solutions to corporations and individuals. They now seek an experienced Computer Network and System Engineer to join the team in Geelong West, Victoria.
The Role
This is a full time role with an annual salary set at $90,000 plus superannuation, and will be based in Geelong West, Victoria.
The Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain computer networks (LAN/WAN/Wi‐Fi/VPN).Configure and manage network hardware: routers, switches, firewalls, access points, load balancers.Install, configure, and administer network services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, directory services like AD/LDAP).Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity; tune for reliability and throughput.Troubleshoot network issues (connectivity, routing, latency, packet loss) and perform root-cause analysis.Plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and expansions with minimal downtime.Implement network security controls (firewall rules, segmentation/VLANs, IDS/IPS, NAC, MFA integration).Set up secure remote access (IPsec/SSL VPN, Zero Trust solutions, bastion/jump hosts).Manage cloud and hybrid networking (AWS/Azure/GCP VPC/VNet design, peering, gateways, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute).Maintain documentation: network diagrams, IP addressing plans, configurations, SOPs, change logs.Perform backups of configurations and ensure disaster recovery and business continuity readiness.Work with ISPs and vendors for circuit provisioning, outages, and testing and validation (failover tests, performance tests, security assessments).Automate repetitive tasks (scripting with Python/PowerShell, Ansible/Terraform, configuration templates).Ensure compliance with standards/policies (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC2, internal change management).Provide technical support and guidance to IT teams; train users/operations staff as needed.Participate in incident response for network/security events and implement corrective actions.
The Requirements
At least a Bachelor degree in IT or Computer ScienceAt least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a corporate settingMust have AWS, ITIL and ISACA certificationsMust have over 5 years' experience to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllersMust know how to setup virtual configurations in VMWare vSphere and Hyper-VAt least 5 years of experience with server virtualisation, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and hybrid integration projects.At least 5 years' experience in cybersecurity practices, including firewall management, penetration testing, and compliance with ISO/IEC 27001At least 5 years of experience in the software engineering discipline and the software engineering lifecycle with exposure to multiple software development lifecycle phasesWorking experience in working on Windows & Linux operating systemsStrong computer skills predominantly in Windows XP/7, cloud softwareStrong working knowledge of database systems (SQL, Oracle), also backup and recovery databases and MS OfficeStrong analytical skills and sound administration skillsQuick to grasp new ideas and conceptsAbility to work to tight deadlines and under immense pressure at times