Computer Network & Systems Engineer

Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 per year

About us

HS Creations is a forward-thinking technology and specialized digital manufacturing group dedicated to delivering innovative infrastructure and communications network solutions. Operating advanced technology hubs out of Rockdale and Riverwood, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative commercial environment where technical excellence, data security, and creative problem-solving are deeply valued. Our team of skilled engineering professionals works together to design, implement, and maintain robust IT infrastructure, specialized print server networks, and high-capacity storage environments. We are committed to staying at the forefront of industrial and corporate technology trends, ensuring continuous system optimization and providing our employees with pathways for meaningful career development.

About the role

We are seeking a talented Computer Network & Systems Engineer to join our growing engineering team at HS Creations, primarily based at our Rockdale, NSW facility with regular multi-site oversight of our Riverwood operations. This is a full-time position that offers an exciting, hands-on opportunity to own complex cross-site network, virtualization, and systems infrastructure projects. As a Computer Network & Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, deploying, securing, and maintaining the vital network environments and private cloud architectures that keep our high-precision production machinery running. This position is essential to our mission of delivering zero-downtime operations and represents a significant contribution to the continued technical success of our organization.

What you'll be doing

• Engineering, implementing, and configuring multi-site network systems, VLAN segmentations, and hybrid corporate-industrial infrastructure across multiple environments.

• Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting critical hardware infrastructure, including routers, firewalls, network switches, and centralized QTS-based QNAP TS-473A servers configured in RAID 5 arrays.

• Monitoring network performance and security using advanced diagnostic software and spectrum analyzers to ensure optimal high-bandwidth system uptime, data redundancy, and robust WPA3 data protection.

• Conducting regular system audits, capacity planning, and log analysis to identify areas for future hardware, storage, and firmware upgrades.

• Managing technical network documentation, detailing server environments, maintaining asset lifecycles, and keeping comprehensive records of system configurations and network topology maps.

• Providing technical support and troubleshooting guidance to resolve system-wide outages, packet loss, spooling errors, and cross-site data synchronization failures in a timely manner.

• Collaborating with production teams and internal stakeholders to understand high-bandwidth CAD/CAM requirements and deploy optimized workstation integrations with CNC, laser, 3D printing, and large-format systems.

• Implementing strict cybersecurity firewalls and encryption protocols to protect proprietary design data and ensure safe remote access across all production and corporate platforms.

• Developing and administering automated backup workflows and robust disaster recovery strategies to safeguard mission-critical company data and maintain 24/7 server availability.

• Deploying Incident Response Protocols to manage ISP or critical hardware failures and executing swift workstation imaging and physical upgrades to maintain ongoing operational efficiency.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline, with an Australian qualification being highly advantageous.

• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, TCP/IP routing, DNS, DHCP, secure VLAN isolation, and advanced WPA3 security methodologies.

• Hands-on experience configuring, scaling, and managing storage network devices, private cloud platforms, and enterprise server technology (specifically QNAP systems).

• Proficiency in diagnosing complex data packet transfers, spooling configurations, and connectivity frameworks between front-end software and end-point manufacturing machinery.

• Experience with network monitoring utilities, performance analysers, and administering automated server backup workflows.

• Solid understanding of IT security principles, enterprise firewall implementations, data encryption, and local system imaging procedures.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the demonstrated ability to manage critical incident response procedures independently and collaboratively under pressure.

• Strong communication skills with the capability to explain complex infrastructure dependencies to diverse technical and non-technical internal departments.

• Experience managing virtualized server environments and optimizing data pipelines across separate commercial branches.

What we offer

At HS Creations, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We offer competitive remuneration packages starting at $80,000 per annum plus statutory superannuation, comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, and clear opportunities for ongoing professional development through technical certification support. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide stable, structured working arrangements across our state-of-the-art corporate and industrial spaces. Our collaborative culture encourages innovation and technical knowledge sharing, and we actively invest in our team members to help them achieve their career aspirations. We also provide direct access to the latest server architectures, network tools, and diagnostic systems to enable you to perform your role effectively.

Apply now

If you are a skilled Computer Network & Systems Engineer with a passion for technology and a commitment to delivering infrastructure excellence, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV, a covering letter, and your ACS Skills Assessment documentation directly to the HS Creations recruitment team via [email protected]. We look forward to meeting you and discussing how your technical capabilities can contribute to our continued success.