Senior Network Consultant
Whangarei, Full Time, IT Jobs
Please Quote Reference Number 13718
  • Great team
  • Competitive Salary
  • Paid Birthday Leave

    • About the role:

    This is a full-time role based in Whangarei at our main office, and will involve regular visits to client sites. There is flexibility for some work from home.

    You will work closely with our Account Managers, System Engineers and other team members to help design and implement reliable network and ICT solutions for both our clients and internal IT systems.

    You will work on IT projects & upgrades, develop and improve network and security products and services, provide mentorship to other team members and be an escalation point for complex issues.

    The role will support a variety of different customer types from small businesses of a few users up to larger organisations with 100's of users.

    To be successful in this role you must have the following attributes:
    • Great team player and communication skills
    • Ability to engage with customers and vendors
    • Previous experience working in a similar role
    • A current Full NZ driver's license is required
    • A passion for problem solving and learning new technologies
    • Industry related qualifications and training will be advantageous
    Some of the key tasks in this role:
    • Project Work - Short and/or long term client engagements to deliver network solutions
    • Architecture & Product Development - Implement new technologies to develop and bring to market new network and security services
    • Technical Support - Provide ongoing technical support for clients and act as an escalation point for complex issues`
    • Administration - Regularly maintain job notes, time entries and documentation
    • Consultancy - Analysing problems or customer environments and providing detailed reports and solutions
    Core skills and technologies required for this role:
    Deep understanding and experience of designing, implementing and troubleshooting networks including switching and routing, dynamic routing protocols, WAN technologies, segmentation, Wifi and quality of service.
    Also:
    • A CCNP level of knowledge and significant experience in one or more major vendor spaces - Cisco, HPE, Juniper, Mikrotik, Aruba
    • A security first ethos with knowledge of security standards and processes
    • Advanced knowledge and experience in implementing and configuring firewall technologies
    • Confidence and experience in presenting reports and solutions to clients both in person and in written form
    Other Advantageous Skills and Attributes:
    • Microsoft stack of server based products including Windows Server, SQL, Exchange, SharePoint, Active Directory, Remote Desktop
    • Cloud products including Azure Active Directory & Microsoft 365
    • Microsoft desktop products including Windows & Office
    • Experience working with Linux based systems
    • Virtualization / Storage
    • Experience working with IT security products
    Life at NorthCloud:

    We aspire to be Northlands best IT service provider, to achieve this goal we believe that creating a great workplace culture is key. To help with this initiative we provide daily breakfast, an in-house gym plus discounted gym memberships, we offer Healthcare plans, paid birthday leave, a fantastic social club and a diverse and inclusive work environment.

    Come and join us in the beautiful winterless north!

    What next?

    We're are offering an attractive salary package and are open to assisting with relocation costs within New Zealand, come and join us in the beautiful winterless north.

    If you are interested in this role and meet the above requirements, then please apply online today. We start considering applications as soon as they arrive so encourage you to apply early.

    Please note that on this occasion we are only accepting applications from New Zealand Residents, or those with a Residents Visa who are already present in New Zealand.

    Please apply visa our online application form, attaching your CV and cover letter.
    Please Quote Reference Number 13718

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    (Q1) Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?

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