Network Engineer

As a Network Engineer at Westpac New Zealand, you will be responsible for designing, delivering, and supporting complex enterprise network platforms. You will provide technical leadership across Cisco routing, switching, and wireless platforms, as well as DDI and SD-WAN technology, and work closely with squads and stakeholders to ensure platform stability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in enterprise network engineering roles
• Strong expertise in Cisco routing and switching with professional level expertise
• Solid knowledge of VXLAN, EVPN, VPC, BGP, and OSPF
• Proven security expertise relating to NAC and 802.1X
• Strong knowledge on automation like Ansible playbooks
• Proven experience working on Datacentre networks especially Nexus Spine/Leaf
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues using advanced diagnostic techniques
• Experience working within structured change, incident, and problem management frameworks
• Strong documentation and design skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly
• Experience working collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and external vendors
• Experience in Wireless and SD-WAN is an advantage
• A proactive approach to risk identification, control management, and continuous improvement
• Experience in providing secure connectivity towards 3rd parties and cloud providers is beneficial
• Alignment with Westpac values and a strong customer and outcomes focus
• Exposure to automation, DevOps practices, or tools such as Python, REST APIs, Ansible, or Terraform is an advantage

Benefits

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave
• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
• Banking benefits, insurance discounts, and superannuation scheme
• Growth and development opportunities
• Recognition and reward for star performers
• School holiday subsidy
• 2 Volunteer days per year