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Network Engineer

Network Engineer

GNS ScienceWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
21 hours ago
Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Network Engineer role at GNS Science .

GeoNet runs one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest remote sensing networks, delivering critical geohazard data to the public and scientists. We’re after a Network Engineer who can help connect and protect >

1,200 remote sites over cellular, satellite, and terrestrial links into our local and AWS-based data centres. You’ll join a hands-on Platform / Network team that treats infrastructure as code, automates relentlessly, and designs for resilience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate and improve a nationwide network : 1,200+ MikroTik routers, 600+ cellular, 100+ satellite connections.
  • Engineer reliable site-to-core connectivity (WireGuard / IPsec, OSPF, VRRP, QoS, NAT).
  • Design and operate AWS networking (VPCs, Transit Gateway, Site-to-Site VPN / Direct Connect, routing, security groups / NACLs, IPv6).
  • Automate configuration, monitoring and change management (Git, CI / CD, scripts in Go, IaC where practical).
  • Troubleshoot complex path / routing issues across cellular, satellite (VSAT / BGAN) and terrestrial backhauls.
  • Improve observability, documentation, and incident readiness in a 24 / 7 context.
  • Collaborate across software, platform, and field teams to land pragmatic, resilient solutions.

About You

  • You’re a pragmatic problem-solver who enjoys tricky networks and edge cases.
  • You’re comfortable working independently while remaining collaborative and clear in your communication with stakeholders.
  • You have a natural curiosity to learn, share knowledge, and stay current with new tech.
  • We don’t expect perfection — if you feel you’re a great fit but don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you.
  • What You’ll Bring

    Must-haves

  • Strong grasp across the network stack (L2–L7), IPv4 / IPv6, IPAM and scalable subnet design.
  • Proven MikroTik / RouterOS (v7 preferred) experience in production.
  • Solid routing / tunnelling : BGP, OSPF, WireGuard, IPsec, VRRP, QoS.
  • Comfortable on Linux and with CLI tooling; able to script in Python and / or Bash.
  • Firewall fundamentals : stateful inspection, NAT, auditing.
  • Version control with git; habit of writing good docs and clean change history.
  • Nice-to-haves

  • AWS networking depth (Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, GWLB, IPv6 at scale) and / or Fortinet (FortiGate) experience.
  • Automation against RouterOS (API / Ansible), telemetry / monitoring stacks.
  • Familiarity with cellular and satellite networking constraints (MTU, jitter, NAT, CGNAT).
  • Certifications (e.g., MTCNA / MTCRE, AWS Networking Specialty, Fortinet NSE) are a plus.
  • What We Offer

  • Mission-driven work that directly supports public safety and scientific discovery.
  • A high performing organisation with a focus on employee development and wellbeing.
  • Cross-functional team that values openness, automation, and continuous improvement.
  • Supportive, flexible environment with professional development and great colleagues.
  • Generous leave entitlements and employee benefits.
  • A permanent, full-time (38 hours per week) role based in our GNS Business Unit, at our campus in Avalon, Lower Hutt.
  • Salary range : NZ$105,235–NZ$116,928+ depending on experience.
  • Application Details

    Please include a short note on relevant MikroTik / AWS / Fortinet experience and a tricky network problem you’ve solved recently. View the full position description for this role here : For questions, contact Applications close : 11.55 pm on Thursday, 9 October 2025.

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