Senior Network Administrator (Remote)

Senior Network Administrator | Harmony Gold Mining Company | Australia

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. Harmony recently acquired 100% of the Eva Copper project, a near-term copper project in Queensland, Australia. These assets are supported by the Harmony SE Asia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

The Role:
Based 50% on-site in PNG and 50% in our Brisbane office, you’ll work a unique roster:

• 9 days on-site in PNG
• 5-day break
• Two standard 5-day weeks in Brisbane (with the option to work from home two days a week

As a Senior Network Administrator, you will:

• Provide architectural advice and support for our network systems.
• Monitor, analyse, and troubleshoot network performance to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Implement proactive solutions to reduce operational risks and improve network availability.
• Stay ahead of the curve by evaluating new network hardware and software solutions.
• Collaborate with the team to scope, procure, implement, and evaluate new network solutions.
• Create and update essential documentation to keep everything organised.
• Lead, train and coach IT staff across Australia and PNG, sharing your expertise and knowledge.
• Implement and enforce network security policies and best practices to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats

Your Technical Expertise:

• Hands-on experience with network equipment and protocols such as Fortinet, Cisco, SDWAN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, VPN, etc.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills in a high-availability environment.
• Fortinet Certified Professional and/or Cisco CCNP qualifications.

Demonstrated experience with most of the below:

• Wired and wireless secure LAN (802.11x, NAC, NPS, etc.).
• Private LTE
• Microwave backhaul solutions (Ubiquiti).
• Network security solutions, including firewalls, NAC, ZTNA, SASE, and SD-WAN, primarily on the Fortinet platform.
• CCTV and Access Control
• Process Control Networks
• Cybersecurity (IEC62443 / CISSP, etc.)
• Experience or qualifications with ITSM and Project management frameworks like ITIL

Safety First:

• Understand and adhere to statutory requirements and company procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Identify and report hazards and incidents and take responsibility for correcting unsafe acts and conditions.
• Ability to work unsupervised in a hazardous mining environment.
• Qualifications and Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on enterprise-level network infrastructure.
• Proven experience with designing, implementing, and managing large-scale networks in a hybrid multi-site and cloud environment.
• Experience in mining or similar remote environments required.
• Relevant experience with Windows and Linux servers is desirable.
• Experience in PNG or similar communities is desirable.
• Fortinet certification is desirable.
• A Bachelor of IT (Information Technology) or equivalent experience is preferred.
• IT security qualifications are advantageous.

Personal Attributes:

• A sense of adventure – this isn’t your typical basement dwelling network engineering role!
• A friendly and sociable personality who loves working with others to achieve common goals.
• A love of highly reliable, documented, automated, elegant, scalable network solutions
• Proactive approach and work ethic.
• Enjoy training and coaching others.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Diligence and accuracy.
• Great planning, organizing, and time management skills.

Why Join Us?
At Harmony Australasia, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a rewarding career with incredible benefits:

• Flexible working practices that support work-life balance.
• Eligibility to participate in our company bonus scheme.
• The opportunity to work for an international mining leader with a diverse workforce.
• A supportive culture where employee contributions are valued and recognized.

To Apply:
If you believe you have the skills, knowledge and experience to fulfil this role, please submit your application online by clicking ‘Apply’. Please include a Cover Letter which outlines how your skills and experience align with this role.

We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Please note that all candidates must have a right to live and work in Australia and are required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol screening and a functional capacity evaluation suited to the work demands.

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