Principal Technical Specialist, Telco IP Core
Core
Define and drive the architectural direction of Optus's Telco IP Core and IP Modernisation programs, providing technical leadership across Network Engineering.
Role type
Principal Technical Specialist (Strategic IC)
Builds
Telco IP Core network architecture and modernisation solutions
Domain
Telecommunications / IP Network Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, routing and switching, Telco IP Core architecture design and governance, architectural standards development, Internet governance, emergency services network requirements (E000), strategic communication, executive reporting, influencing, conflict management
Preferred skills
Master's degree, network certification (CCNP/CCIE), automation frameworks (Netconf/YANG, Ansible)
Technologies
TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Netconf, YANG, Ansible
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain architectural guidelines and technical standards for the Telco IP Core network; Chair the Solutions Review Board, Technical Review Board, and Change Review Panel; Represent Network Engineering in the Emergency Working Group and Singtel IP Centre of Excellence; Provide authoritative technical guidance and Tier-3 support for high-impact operational and architectural issues; Lead technical engagement with vendors, technology partners, and industry forums; Mentor senior engineers and build technical capability through infrastructure engineering playbooks and communities of practice
Seniority
Principal, strategic IC with significant influence