Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer job description

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure and scalable network infrastructure to support enterprise operations across New Zealand. This role ensures network performance, availability, and compliance with local cybersecurity and data governance standards.

Senior Network Engineer duties and responsibilities of the job

Key responsibilities of a Senior Network Engineer include:

Designing, deploying, and supporting LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, and firewall solutions across multiple sites

Monitoring and optimising network performance, availability, and capacity

Troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues, including escalations from support teams

Ensuring network security practices align with ISO 27001, the NZ Privacy Act, and Essential Eight principles where applicable

Managing network hardware and software upgrades, configurations, and lifecycle planning

Developing and maintaining network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures

Implementing redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery solutions for business continuity

Collaborating with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to support integrated network services

Managing vendor relationships and service provider contracts related to networking

Senior Network Engineer job qualifications and requirements

A degree in computer networking, information technology, or a related field is required. Industry certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Juniper, or Fortinet NSE are preferred.

Requirements include:

5+ years’ experience in network engineering roles, with senior-level responsibilities

Proficiency in routing, switching, firewalls, and network protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF, VLANs, IPsec)

Experience with enterprise networking tools and hardware (e.g. Cisco, Fortinet, HPE Juniper, Ubiquiti)

Strong knowledge of New Zealand cybersecurity and data protection standards

Proven ability to manage network projects and lead incident response efforts

Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills

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Salary for Senior Network Engineer

130000 - 145000

25th Percentile

130000

The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.

50th Percentile

135000

The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

75th Percentile

145000

The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or KiwiSaver.

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25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Network Engineer

110000

120000

130000

Systems Engineer

110000

120000

130000

Senior Systems Engineer

130000

135000

145000

Infrastructure Manager

145000

160000

180000

Cloud Engineer

130000

145000

160000

DevOps Engineer

130000

150000

175000

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