At SBS, we embrace difference, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We also acknowledge the unique contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to our society and our workplace through their enduring and continued connection to land, sea, sky and community.

About Us

SBS is one of the world's most unique and innovative media organisations, producing trusted, meaningful, and engaging content that exists for all Australians to inspire, support and celebrate the diversity of our multicultural society.

Our purpose, for the last 50 years, has reflected and explored the evolving diversity of Australia, investing in initiatives to deepen its connections with communities, sharing their stories and giving a voice to those often unheard, with the aim of increasing understanding and respect of the differences that make up Australia.

SBS is a truly distinctive network, showcasing multicultural, multilingual and First Nations stories otherwise untold in the Australian media.

The Team

The Networking team is responsible for all the networking components of the Technology department. As such the team is responsible also for the proactive maintenance of LAN and WAN logical and physical environment, including configuration, physical and logical hygiene as well as contributing to design and implementing new solutions.

The Role

As a lead to a small team, apply proven best practice communications and problem-solving skills to guide and assist the immediate Infrastructure team and the technology department (including architectural functions) on issues related to the design and deployment of networking and storage systems.

Be responsible for the day-to-day operational administration and maintenance of SBS’s Network and Storage environments and solving any problems / issues that may occur.

Key responsibilities include:

• The implementation, development, documentation, testing, and maintenance of LAN and WAN networks, routers, switches, and firewall solutions; working independently, in a team, and with vendors.
• Lead the Transformation / Migration for new deployments and technologies including the new Media IP network

The role is expected to innovate and ensure quality is continuously improving, safeguard the integrity of data transmission, implementation, and support meeting both industry best practice and SBS requirements.

About you

• A degree in computer science, other technical disciplines, or comparable qualifications
• Operational experienced and proficient in Cisco networking.

• Cisco Catalyst 6000 and Cisco Nexus 9K switching families and VXLA
• Cisco Checkpoint Firewalls, Cisco Firepower 2000 / 4000 series firewalls
• Cisco ASA 5000 series and Cisco AST 1000 series routers
• Cisco CCNA certification.
• Operational experience with Cisco DCNM management platforms
• Knowledge of RIP and BGP protocols
• Knowledge of Cisco WAPs, WLC and ISE
• Familiarity with SDN & SDDC technologies and their applications
• Solid Routing and Switching skills
• Familiarity with L4-7 services integration in a data centre environment

• Strong managerial experience is essential
• Good communication skills
• Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken
• Customer-oriented, details, and reliable working style
• Enjoy working in a team environment

Some of the reasons to consider working with us

• The people! We truly celebrate and welcome difference at SBS and encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work & you’ll be part of one of the most inclusive companies in Australia!
• The culture and the engagement of our workforce! 93% of our employees have stated that they are proud to work for SBS!
• We offer a range of benefits from, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and discounted gym membership nationally with Fitness Pass.
• We’re agile and innovative in the way we work, as well as being a trusted and established brand. At SBS we have been broadcasting for over 50 years and our future is packed with many more exciting developments.
• We also love to promote from within! We have allocated training funds to do just that and help bridge the gaps when moving from role to role.

Want to learn more? Then hit apply and take the first step to applying not just for another job but a possible whole new career in a purpose led organisation.

For other opportunities within our organisation please visit our careers website SBS Careers - Working at SBS

Reasonable adjustments

SBS recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration. If we can make some adjustments to the SBS recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, then please contact [email protected] and let us know.

Adjustments include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times and more.

To find out more about reasonable adjustments with SBS, please look at the following link through your browser here

We are shortlisting applications as they come in, so don’t delay, apply today!

To apply online, please go to http://sbs.com.au/careers