<p><strong>The Company</strong><br />This is an internationally recognised leader in manufacturing, operating on a global scale while staying true to its Kiwi family business values. This unique approach gives employees the best of both worlds - long-term security and global opportunities, combined with a supportive, close-knit culture.<br /><br />Enjoy working away from the hustle and bustle of the CBD in a beautiful countryside location, while contributing to projects that impact operations worldwide. With huge project pipelines and a commitment to innovation, this is your chance to join a team that's shaping the future of industrial technology.<br /><br /><strong>The Role</strong><br />Reporting to the Network &amp; Security Project Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering exciting new projects, including a major network security initiative focused on operational technology (OT) environments.<br /><br />You'll work closely with a tight-knit team of five in NZ, collaborating with global teams in multiple locations. Your responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>BAU Support &amp; Troubleshooting: Keep our network running smoothly by resolving incidents quickly and effectively.</li><li>Project Delivery: Contribute to network upgrades and deployments, delivering projects on time and to a high standard.</li><li>On-Call Support: Be part of an on-call rotation to maintain business continuity for critical systems.</li><li>Design &amp; Architecture: Enhance network architecture for IT and OT environments, including LAN/WAN and wireless solutions.</li><li>Configuration &amp; Deployment: Install, configure, and optimize Cisco switches, Fortinet firewalls, and Wi-Fi infrastructure.</li><li>Security &amp; Compliance: Implement best practices for network security, including OT segmentation and firewall policies.</li><li>Documentation: Maintain accurate network diagrams, configuration standards, and operational procedures.</li></ul><p>Please note, this is an <strong>onsite role,</strong> however with flexible work hours. You will be required to be onsite at least 4 days / week.<br /><br /><strong>What You'll Bring</strong></p><ul><li>3-5 years of networking experience in enterprise environments.</li><li>Hands-on experience with Cisco switching (Catalyst, Nexus).</li><li>Proficiency in Fortinet firewall products (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer).</li><li>Strong knowledge of Wi-Fi design and deployment in enterprise and industrial settings.</li><li>Solid troubleshooting skills for BAU and break/fix scenarios.</li><li>Familiarity with IT/OT integration and industrial protocols (PLCs &amp; HMIs).</li><li>Understanding of networking protocols: TCP/IP, VLANs, QoS, VPN, BGP, OSPF.</li><li>Awareness of security standards (NIST, IEC 62443) and network scanning in IT/OT environments.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Cisco CCNP (Enterprise/Security) or equivalent experience.</li><li>Fortinet NSE 4+ or equivalent FortiGate experience.</li><li>CCNA (required).</li><li>Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments</li><li>Knowledge of SD-Wan and cloud networking solutions</li></ul><p>Experience with Operational Technology (OT) network implementation is highly advantageous.<br /><br /><strong>How to apply</strong><br />Please send your resume in <strong>Microsoft Word format</strong> by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact Camilla Hamilton or Ondrej Litavsky in our Auckland office on 09-915-6700.</p><p><em>Job Reference No: 06900-0013343321<br /><br /></em></p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice:</em> <em><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement&amp;data=05|01|[email protected]|2df93a725f1c43601e5308daa1051e08|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|637999340615419831|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&amp;sdata=cIixo6zjvDZ9MDPYy+jEU0wsYA/yRNDEHRQ4pRKx8Eg=&amp;reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2FtaWxsYS5BbGRyaWNoLjQ1ODQzLjEwOTE4QHJoaW56LmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">