Senior Information Technologist: Network Services (HEO 7)

University of South Australia
November 04, 2024
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  • Based in Information Strategy and Technology Services at the Mawson Lakes campus

  • Full-time, continuing position
  • Commencement Salary: $96,696 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
  • About the Role

    This position contributes to the design, development and delivery of effective and innovative network architecture, both across the university and to external clients, to support teaching, learning and research.

    The Senior Information Technologist works closely with the Manager: Network Services, other ISTS Senior Information Technologists and University staff to ensure appropriate network solutions and services are delivered to meet business needs in line with the University's strategic goals and objectives.

    About UniSA

    The University of South Australia is Australia's University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

    Information Strategy and Technology Services (ISTS) is responsible for the strategic and operational provision of UniSA's considerable IT infrastructure and services with approximately 150 staff working in 9 key areas.

    The University's Network Services environment provides the underlying resources for data, video and telephony services that support the University's core business of Teaching, Learning, and Research.

    The network is based on best practice enterprise architecture consisting of Access, Distribution and Core layers, each performing a role in providing aggregation and services to the network. In addition to the standard model, two interconnected Data Centres provide a further aggregated core layer.

    Based on industry standard hardware, software and protocols the Network environment includes:

  • building distribution and local on-campus wired network
  • wireless access across all campuses
  • on-campus MPLS core network
  • firewalls and Internet gateway security
  • load balancing services
  • wide-area inter-campus links
  • authentication and authorisation services
  • remote access services using Virtual Private Networks (VPN) connections for off-site users
  • voice systems
  • The converged real-time data network (voice, video and data) forms a vital part of the University's IT infrastructure which has a target uptime of 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

    The Information Technologist is an integral part of the team in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of the University's Network Services environment.

    Essential Skills and Experience

  • Relevant tertiary qualification (normally a degree), active Cisco CCNP (or better) qualification and experience supporting Cisco products or equivalent knowledge and skills
  • Significant relevant experience in the development and support of enterprise information systems within a complex networked computing environment comparable to the University
  • Demonstrated experience in a senior networking technical role providing guidance and leadership to team members
  • Demonstrated experience in capturing business and technical requirements to document detailed designs for stakeholder acceptance
  • Demonstrated ability to work in critical data centre environments and understand the operational aspects of data centres
  • Demonstrated ability to engage and liaise with vendors to effectively and actively coordinate complex projects with University wide impact
  • Benefits

    Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

  • Access to great personal development opportunities
  • Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
  • Flexible working conditions
  • A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
  • Culture

    At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

    Start Your Unstoppable Career!

    For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

    Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 6614.

    Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 4 November 2024

    We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on [email protected]. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

    Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. #LI-DNI #S-DNI

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