Network Engineer

Network Engineer - Brisbane

• Great opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining
• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• This new role will expose you to exciting technology and challenge the way you work
• Permanent role working within our PMO in Brisbane
• Monday to Friday work week.

About the role 

We are looking for a Network Engineer, this role works closely with project stakeholders, project and operational teams, governance bodies and vendors. As the successful applicant you are responsible for low level solution design, documentation and implementation of IT and OT networks across corporate, production and village networks to deliver technical solutions that align to Rio Tinto standards, business and operational requirements.

Technical knowledge

Through analysis and knowledge of technical communications solutions, you ensure the right technical solution is delivered to meet the business.

Develop and document low level designs and bill of materials across multiple technology functions such as WAN, LAN, Wireless, and Security.

Perform equipment factory acceptance testing and configuration in line with Rio Tinto standards and guidelines.

Develop, document, represent and execute technical change management and testing to ensure successful solution delivery.

Ensure that the new solution aligns with the approved future-state architecture adopted by Rio Tinto.

Communication

Communicate the proposed solution to various business and project stakeholders who have different technical knowledge through various means to ensure the right solution is delivered. 

Business knowledge

Build working relationships with team members to facilitate a culture of shared knowledge and common processes

Delivery

Ensure approved solutions are delivered to the business in line with Project schedule during approved change windows, to meet business requirements.

Transition project deliverables to relevant internal operational teams for ongoing support and maintenance

Leadership

Be the project technical lead and decision maker 

Provide technical assurance over vendor technical deliverables

This role reports to the Manager PMO & Delivery APAC East and is part of our global Information Systems &Technology (IS&T) PMO.

What you’ll bring 

• Subject Matter Expert in IP communications technologies, with a focus on the Cisco hardware platform.
• Experience with Firewalls, IPS, 802.1X, Cisco Wireless product portfolio and Azure/AWS infrastructure.
• Desired: PCN (Process Control Networks), DNAC, SDWAN.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering large scale network solutions.
• Strong understanding of the change management process with the ability to champion technical changes to a non-technical audience.
• Strong knowledge of IP Communications fundamentals, focusing on OSI Layer 1 to 3.
• Heavy exposure to large scale production critical, and enterprise networks.
• Experience in preparing documentation suitable for transitioning project deliverables to operational support.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, and/or Cisco CCNP level.

What we offer 

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress. 

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

About Rio Tinto 

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. 

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. 

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities, our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe. 

Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life. 

Where you will be working 

Rio Tinto Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) operates to enable better alignment with customer priorities, end-to-end accountability and flexibility to prioritise critical work. The function provides solutions that are aligned with current and future business requirements through the development and ongoing delivery of IT strategy and solution roadmaps. Through appropriate governance, consultative processes, and the use of industry best practices, IS&T also ensures that emerging technologies and innovative ideas are constantly evaluated, considered, and adopted, to provide easy-to-use, best-in-class solutions and services. 

Every Voice Matters 

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. 

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.