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Senior Technical Specialist

New South WalesFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-13
Hybrid

Core

Ensure optimal performance, availability, and reliability of the Optus Network through operational support and technical governance of managed service providers across Incident, Change, and Problem Management.

Role type

Senior Technical Specialist (Network Operations)

Builds

Network service continuity and operational improvements for Optus customers

Domain

Telecommunications / Network Operations

Required skills

VAS platforms (SMSC, MMSC, Voicemail, IVR), Unix/Linux, telecom signaling protocols (SS7, Diameter, SIGTRAN), incident management, problem management, vendor management, network design review, automation, KPI analysis

Preferred skills

Database technologies (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra), service operations, mentoring, automation in Service Assurance

Technologies

SS7, Diameter, SIGTRAN, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Cassandra

Responsibilities

Lead resolution of complex or high-severity network faults; Provide technical oversight during major incidents; Conduct end-to-end Problem Management including root cause analysis; Drive changes to network design and implementation; Authorize and manage security access for vendors; Act as primary technical escalation point; Identify and support automation opportunities; Audit and fine-tune network alarms

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC