We Go Beyond for A Safer World For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe. We are seeking an experienced IP Network Support Engineer to support the delivery of the Public Safety Network (PSN). This is a significant project, building a modern, secure national digital Land Mobile Radio network for emergency services across New Zealand. Te Turanga - The Role Reporting to the IP Network Architect and based in our head office in Christchurch, your primary focus will be to ensure the optimal performance, security and reliability of our IP network infrastructure. This position requires a deep understanding of network protocols, hardware, and software, along with strong troubleshooting skills to resolve complex network issues promptly. Additionally, you will be responsible for proposing and developing operational, maintenance and provisioning procedures to ensure the PSN network consistently meets customer needs and service levels. This role will involve: Working closely with the IP Network Architect and other IP Network Engineers to generate appropriate high-level architecture. Supporting the definition of the architecture of the system in an appropriate form, including the sizing and costing of phases, actions and tasks and the specification of integration plans. Generating IP designs that complement Tait LMR systems. Performing the provisioning of all IP related equipment. Providing post-implementation support for network faults / outages. Providing direct input as required into critical examination of solution design, debugging and correcting faulty designs. This role will require you to be part of an on-call roster. To find out more about the role, please download the full position description from the bottom of this page. O pukenga - About You To be successful in this role, you will have a Bachelor, Postgraduate, or other appropriate tertiary level NZQA approved qualification, as well as be a Cisco Certified Network Professional Service Provider or equivalent. A Nokia NRS qualification is also preferred. In addition, we are looking for candidates who have experience with the following: Provisioning, managing and supporting IP networks (including provisioning of DMR equipment). Firewall provisioning and operation. Performance monitoring and capacity planning. Implementation of service overlay technologies including IPSEC, GRE, MPLS, VRF, and VPLS. Implementation of underlay network technologies including MPLS, RSVP, and SR. Implementation of routing protocols OSPF, ISIS and BGP. Experience with Nokia NFM-P, and Nokia SAR devices is also preferred. Nga painga - what's in it for you? Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop. We prioritise your wellbeing through health insurance, annual flu vaccinations and extra sick leave in your first year. We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with free onsite parking, gym, and café. We recognise your commitment to long service benefits. We balance work with fun through our active social club! Ko koe pea tenei? - Sound like your kind of role? If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply now with your CV and cover letter! Applications will be assessed as they are received, and your CV will be held unless you contact us to requesting this to be removed Applications will close Thursday 21st November 2024. For more information about the company, our products and solutions offered to our customers, please visit our website: www.taitcommunications.com
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