Specialist - Network Ops Engineer

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are excited to announce that we are inviting applications for a Specialist - Network Ops Engineer at our Pasig office in the Philippines on a hybrid working setup.

The Specialist - Network Ops Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and support of global IT infrastructure platforms and support structures making sure that the infrastructure is secure, sustainable, and reliable.  This role will also be accountable for management of installed systems and infrastructure including O/S, S/W, H/W, and management tools.  Inclusive of onsite, virtual, and hosted infrastructure.

What you will be doing

The role involves managing change and lifecycle activities for network infrastructure by coordinating with service providers and software vendors to plan and implement updates. This includes assessing the impact of vendor releases, scheduling changes, and ensuring alignment with engineering approvals. Operational support is also a key focus, involving timely resolution of user incidents and requests, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining accurate documentation to enhance platform effectiveness.

As a Specialist - Network Ops Engineer, the role includes vendor management to ensure optimal network performance through SLA reviews and project support. Responsibilities extend to asset and security compliance, stakeholder engagement across IT and business units, and maintaining flexibility to address daily operational demands. Escalation of risks and issues to management ensures timely resolution and continuous service improvement.

What you will bring

• Tertiary qualification in an IT-related discipline
• 3 + years in an IT infrastructure role
• 2 + years' experience in area of responsibility
• Demonstrated success supporting and maintaining necessary components that make up network infrastructure.
• Experience providing support and maintenance across a global platform that includes a multi-sourced workforce as well as third party and managed services.
• Initiative to anticipate situations and problems and ability to advise on appropriate workarounds and solutions.  
• At least one network industry certification such as CCNA or JNCIA
• Familiarity with networking technologies such as switching, routing, firewalls, Client based VPNs, VOIP as well as OSS tools related to network operations are preferred.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.