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Networking Specialists in High Demand for 2015

Good Prospects for Networking Specialists

Networking Specialists

Networking Specialists

In 2015  the highest job demand in Australia will be for Networking specialists, Program and project managers, as well as Database developers and administrators.

Peter Acheson, the CEO of IT recruiting company Peoplebank, explained that There is strong investment across the entire ICT sector, and this is having a direct impact on the demand for network specialists. More networking staff members are needed as networks grow to accommodate moves to online and cloud computing.”

Furthermore, he believes it’s likely that the continued digital transformation of businesses is a contributing factor to the demand for networking skills. According to the latest report from the department of employment,  roles for computer networking specialists are projected to grow by more than 20 per cent between now and 2018.

How to Become a Network Specialist

Do you wish to up-skill or change career towards these well remunerated jobs? Have a look at what is on offer in Auckland at the MIT Cisco Networking Academy. If you need more information get in touch via the contact page.

We will this year run evening classes training you towards the CCNA certification, the starting point in your new career. More details will be published soon.

Source: Seek

Vacancies

APJC (Australia) Cisco Services Lab Operations (Intern) – Services

St. Leonards, St. Leonards, AUSNSW (1 Location)
This position is available to students seeking industrial attachments as part of a IT, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering course. Our internships are for six months, and are full time. Candidates will be required to gain permission from college/university to undertake this as a work experience

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Job Category: Intern – Cisco Services
Job Description: Cisco Services Organization:
Networks function better when services, together with products, create solutions that align to business needs and opportunities. The collaboration that joins Cisco services with skilled partners and customers delivers the best results that intelligently enable networks and applications, and benefit the people who use them.Main Job Responsibility – Build Recreates
A recreate is Cisco’s term for an engineering test bed, which are used to help troubleshoot and isolate customer network and design problems. Recreates can be very complex and involve both foundation and next gen technologies such as cloud computing, borderless networking, content delivery network and much more. As well as providing full on-site training, we empower you to gain industry recognised certifications such as CCNA or CCNP.As a member of this program, you will work closely with our employees in an environment where creativity is encouraged, teamwork is paramount, and results are the measurement of success.

Requirements:
• Major in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, or a closely related field
• Interest in communication technologies and an understanding of how these impact the world we live in
• Ability to work independently but also be a strong team player
• Willingness to take on challenges and develop new skills

So why should you join Cisco? A career with Cisco can offer you:
• The opportunity to work in one of the most successful engineering organizations in the world
• Access and exposure to next generation technologies
• Training, coaching and mentoring by experienced industry experts
• Ability to earn industry-leading certifications
• Opportunity to work in a uniquely diverse and socially responsible environment
• Highly competitive salary with great benefits
• A significant investment by Cisco to your ongoing career development and success

Note:
• Students must have Australian Permanent Residency or Citizenship.
(Proof will be requested during background check process if offer extended.)
• Applicants to intern roles must be enrolled in full time education both before and after the internship period.
• Applications close Sunday 19th April 2014

APJC (Australia) Customer Support Engineer (Full Time) – Services

St. Leonards, St. Leonards, AUSNSW (1 Location)
This position is available to recent graduates that have graduated within 27 months of the position start date of mid 2014. The position is located in St Leonards.

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Job Category: Full Time – Cisco Services
Job Description: Applications Close: 19th April 2014Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) helps to ensure that Cisco products and network operate efficiently:
• Cisco TAC receives high marks from customers for quick, effective response and issue resolution.
• 1,030+ CCIE® professionals, broad expertise in Cisco technologies and products, ownership of complex issues, commitment to high quality customer experience — rapid issue resolution
• The staff is qualified to execute in several different critical areas:
1. Situation appraisal – where priority issues are resolved through action planning.
2. Problem analysis – where all problems are diagnosed consistently, regardless of the technology
3. Decision analysis – where good, solid, actionable decisions are made to address problems/issues
4. Potential problem analysis – where risks are avoided and mitigatedWe are looking to recruit Graduates keen to develop their career in networking, who are not afraid of change, and eager to grasp complex challenges. Graduates will be trained in-house and will work side by side with seasoned engineers.Responsibilities:
• Provide phone consultation to independently debug complex product and technology solution problems.
• Act as a technical expert and provide systems/product training on a world-wide basis.
• Act as a focal point for large account network/technology solution problem resolution.
• Act as a technical expert. Provided support on a world-wide basis.
• Typically interface with Customer Support Engineers, value added resellers, OEMs, end-users and internal engineering departments. Impact is major.
• Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Applies known solutions to solve problems.

Requirements:
• MUST be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

• Educational Background
• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in a technical field (IT/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering preferred)
• Have Graduated in the past two years

• Must have skills/experiences
• Demonstrate an aptitude and appetite for learning new technologies, evidenced by the ability to expand upon core knowledge.
• Crisis management skills.
• Ability to analyze, use and configure small to medium networks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Self-motivation, have strong sense of responsibility & team work spirit.
• Have strong time management skills
• Be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Have a desire to learn new and exciting things

• Other preferred skills/experiences
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) desired.
• TCP/IP Knowledge will be a plus.
• Experience or certifications in one or more of the following would be a plus:
 Linux/UNIX knowledge/administration
 Windows Operating System environments
 Database knowledge/administration
 Virtualization technologies (VMware/Citrix)
 Programming in any language (C/Java/Python) or scripting experience

Service Desk Analyst /Level 1-2, 20 Hours a week – 12 Month Contract

Level 1 and 2 support. 

Requested :

Experience with LAN/WAN
Windows 7 experience
A tertiary qualification – CCNA,  CNA, MCSE or similar

Have a go!