About the role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take ownership of the design, implementation and support of PCA's network solutions throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-sales engineering and solution design through to deployment, handover and ongoing operational support. You'll play a key role in delivering network infrastructure for remote mining and construction camps, including wired and wireless networks, GPON, firewalls, routing, switching and connectivity solutions. You'll also provide Level 2 technical support, troubleshoot complex network issues, support field teams remotely and drive network upgrades and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

- Design, configure and integrate wired and wireless networks for mining, construction and business environments.

- Develop network architectures, IP addressing plans, VLAN configurations, standards and technical documentation.

- Configure and test routers, firewalls, switches, wireless controllers and wireless access points.

- Support the deployment and integration of GPON optical networks, site-to-site VPNs, load balancing and WAN connectivity.

- Integrate connectivity solutions including Peplink, Starlink, point-to-point microwave and Cel-Fi.

- Manage switching, data, Wi-Fi and wireless transport networks.

- Design and integrate networks supporting CCTV, access control, building management systems and other customer technologies.

- Provide Level 2 remote technical support to customers and field technicians, escalating issues to Level 3 or vendor support where required.





- Support pre-sales engineering, solution development, project design reviews and Bills of Materials.

- Assist with equipment staging, configuration, testing and on-site or remote commissioning.

About you

- Minimum 3 years' experience in a Network Engineering role.

- Solid knowledge of switching, routing, transport networks and Wi-Fi infrastructure.

- Hands-on experience configuring network switches, routers and firewalls.

- Experience with large-scale or high-density wireless network infrastructure.

- Knowledge of network security, QoS, bandwidth management and content controls.

- Experience with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies.

- Strong understanding of network design, IP addressing, VLANs and configuration standards.

- Experience developing technical documentation and procedures to support network operations.

- Strong time-management, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with project teams, customers and field personnel.

About us

Project Communications Australia (PCA) specialises in delivering integrated communications technology and infrastructure solutions for the Mining, Oil & Gas, Construction, Infrastructure and Renewables industries. We design, deploy and support reliable voice and data communications solutions for remote sites, mining and construction camps, and business environments. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, configurable solutions that perform in demanding and often remote operating conditions.

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