Network & Security Solution Engineer
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Summary
Hands-on network and security engineer at a New Zealand technology consultancy, delivering complex network and security projects for enterprise and mid-market clients and translating architects' designs into implementations. Core focus on enterprise networking/security (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Check Point, Meraki) plus automation and scripting, with a path toward Solution Architecture.
Salary: $120-140K
ABOUT THE COMPANY:A well regarded, New Zealand-owned technology consultancy specialising in network, security and cloud solutions. They are known for their architect-led approach and deep technical expertise. This business has built a strong reputation for helping organisations design, secure and optimise critical technology environments.
They partner with enterprise and mid-market customers to deliver innovative, future-focused solutions that solve complex business challenges, and have a commitment to technical excellence and trusted customer relationships. Working here means you will be empowered to do your best work.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for delivering complex network and security projects, implementing leading-edge technologies, and providing senior technical expertise across customer environments. Working closely with Solution Architects, you will be responsible for translating high-level solution designs into successful outcomes for clients.
This role offers a clear pathway into Solution Architecture for someone looking to expand their design, advisory and leadership capability, while continuing to develop deep technical expertise.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deploy, configure and support enterprise network and network security solutions across customer environments.
- Execute project delivery activities, ensuring solutions are implemented to design specifications and operational standards.
- Provide high-level technical expertise across networking, security and related technologies.
- Support Solution Architects with technical design validation, solution documentation and proposal development.
- Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues, faults and changes.
- Implement and enhance automation, scripting and operational tooling to improve service delivery efficiency.
- Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation and knowledge assets.
- Collaborate with customers, vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional project outcomes
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and technical best practice across the engineering function.
We are seeking a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and delivering high-quality outcomes for customers. You'll thrive in a professional services environment, can operate independently, and are eager to continue developing your architecture and consulting skills.
To be successful, you'll also bring:
- 5+ years' experience in enterprise IT, managed services or professional services environments focused on networking and security.
- Proven technical expertise across enterprise networking and network security technologies.
- Experience implementing and supporting complex customer environments.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and analytical capability.
- Experience working with operational tooling and IT service management platform
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers, vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Experience operating within a Professional Services team.
- Exposure to solution design and technical leadership activities would be highly regarded.
- Cisco CCNP
- Juniper JNCIP
- Fortinet NSE4+
- Check Point CCSA/CCSE
- Meraki CMNA/CMNO
- Aruba, Cloudflare, Netskope or Cato certifications
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Join one of New Zealand's most respected specialist networking and security consultancies.
- Enjoy genuine influence in a senior technical leadership role.
- Strong leadership with a commitment to upskilling their people
- Lead complex and high-impact projects across a diverse customer base.
- Access ongoing professional development and certification opportunities.
- Great remuneration package
YOU MUST HAVE VALID WORKING RIGHTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE