Network Administrator

Public Sector People are currently seeking an experienced Network Administrator for a 2 year contract with a Local Council in Western Sydney.

About the Role:

Focus will be working with external network partners to remediate issues across the organisation’s Layer 3 network environment, as well as playing a key role in the upcoming SD-WAN rollout across multiple sites through 2027/28.

The successful candidate will need strong experience across multi-site network deployments, network configuration, change management and core network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support network infrastructure across multiple sites.
• Work with network partners to remediate existing Layer 3 network issues.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of the organisation’s SD-WAN rollout.
• Perform network upgrades, configuration changes and other infrastructure activities.
• Manage and coordinate network infrastructure projects as required.
• Install, upgrade and troubleshoot corporate applications, working closely with application owners and vendors.
• Administer and optimise SQL databases.
• Work with the IT Manager to plan and schedule application upgrades and maintenance.
• Monitor the Service Desk and provide proactive Level 2 technical support.
• Escalate complex issues where required and ensure timely resolution.
• Contribute to the ongoing stability, security and performance of the organisation’s IT environment.

Do you have:

• Relevant degree, diploma or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong experience as a Network Administrator in a complex IT environment.
• Experience supporting multi-site network infrastructure and deployments.
• Strong understanding of networking, network protocols and core configurations.
• Experience with SD-WAN implementations or similar network transformation projects.
• Experience with VMware, Office 365 and Azure.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

If you are available and have the networking experience required for this role, apply today to be considered.