Network Engineer - Linux

Posted 04 August 2025
Salary$100-125K
LocationNelson
Job type Permanent
DisciplineSystems & Networking
Reference967340

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
At the forefront of their sector, this business is delivering cutting edge, critical technology.  They work with some of the biggest names in their industry globally and their systems demand high reliability, safety and security.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
You will be joining a team developing cutting-edge IoT systems used in critical environments.  You'll have the freedom to innovate and grow whilst working with a close-knit, super talented team.

ABOUT YOU:
We are seeking someone with at least 3-4 years of relevant experience and the following skills:
  • Experience with setting up Linux networking solutions (e.g. routers, iptables, NAT, VLAN)
  • Applying networking security best practices (e.g. firewalling, DoS prevention)
  • Experience with network fail-over and least cost routing
Highly desirable skills:
  • Working with cellular and low-bandwidth (satellite) data system
  • Network link aggregation solutions
  • Experience developing customer-facing network configuration tools
  • Configuring VPNs and other secure tunnel protocols
  • Experience with Wifi mesh networks
  • Software development experience or desire to learn
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
  • Company profit share scheme
  • Private health insurance
  • Social activities
  • Monthly massages
WHAT'S NEXT?
Already living in the Nelson area, or ready to escape the big smoke?  Apply online today, or for more information, contact Lisa Cooley on 021 029 81422