Specialist Network Architect
BHP
About BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
The Network Architect will be responsible for solution design, implementation and supporting network solutions in a complex global enterprise environment and a multi-cloud environment.
Core accountabilities for the role includes:
- Provide expert network design and implementation services in accordance with architectural and engineering standards, templates, and policies.
- Ensure proper implementation and optimisation of Network devices.
- Drive for continuous improvement by optimising and automating technical and non-technical processes.
- Provide expert input to resolving critical incidents and problems within the network.
- Contribute to the development of policies and strategies to ensure all the performance measures of network infrastructure meet the needs of the business.
- Actively promote adherence to global Technology processes and standards
About You
- Experience in designing large, complex and secure IT networks in large organisations.
- Strong understanding of network technologies, protocols, and industry trends (SD-WAN, TCP/IP, BGP, VPN, IPSec, Routing, Switching, traditional WAN technologies)
- Good experience in network security technologies (Palo Alto, CheckPoint firewall, Prisma Access, IPS, third-party and users remote access VPN, Forward/Reverse proxy etc.)
- Strong experience with cloud networking resources (AWS Transit Gateway, VPC/VNET, Azure vWAN, Load Balancers, NAT Gateways, IPSec, Web Application Firewall and Gateway etc.)
- A strong knowledge of architectural concepts and principles
- Ability to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Qualifications & Certifications
- Cisco Certified Network Professional or equivalent level certification
- AWS / Azure Cloud Certification - Associate level
- ITIL v3 / TOGAF 9
- Agile Foundations certification
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.
At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.