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A Network Performance Engineer in New Zealand is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing the performance of an organization's network infrastructure, identifying bottlenecks, troubleshooting network issues, and implementing solutions to ensure efficient data transmission and maximum network uptime across local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), often utilizing specialized tools and reporting on network performance metrics to stakeholders. 

Key responsibilities may include:

• Network Monitoring and Analysis:
• Actively monitoring network performance using dedicated tools to identify potential issues like latency, packet loss, bandwidth utilization, and network congestion. 
• Performance Troubleshooting:
• Investigating and resolving network performance bottlenecks by analyzing network traffic patterns, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions. 
• Capacity Planning:
• Proactively assessing network capacity needs, forecasting future traffic demands, and recommending network upgrades or expansions to maintain optimal performance. 
• Network Optimization:
• Implementing network optimization techniques such as traffic shaping, QoS (Quality of Service) configurations, and load balancing to prioritize critical data streams. 
• Reporting and Data Analysis:
• Generating detailed reports on network performance metrics, identifying trends, and presenting insights to stakeholders to inform decision-making. 
• Network Design and Implementation:
• Contributing to network architecture design, including hardware selection and configuration, to ensure optimal performance and scalability. 
• Collaboration with IT Teams:
• Working closely with other IT teams like system administrators and security engineers to identify and address network performance issues impacting applications and services. 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, OSPF)
• Experience with network performance monitoring tools (e.g., Cisco Prime, SolarWinds, PRTG)
• Proficiency in network troubleshooting techniques
• Knowledge of network infrastructure devices (routers, switches, firewalls)
• Experience with network performance analysis tools (packet capture analysis, network traffic analysis)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences