Senior Technical Specialist - IP
Core
Design and deliver IP network connectivity solutions for critical telecommunications platforms and services across the Optus network.
Role type
Senior IC network engineer (IP/PE)
Builds
Production IP network infrastructure, automation configurations, and large-scale Provider Edge solutions.
Domain
Telecommunications, IP networking
Required skills
TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SR-MPLS, SR-TE, RSVP-TE, LDP, SRv6, EVPN, IPVPN, L2VPN, QoS, traffic engineering, network security, automation frameworks
Preferred skills
CCNP or CCIE certification, vendor management, coaching and mentoring
Technologies
Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Ansible, NSO, Netconf/YANG
Responsibilities
Design IP network connectivity solutions aligned to network architectures; Develop low-level designs, technical documentation, automation configurations, and testing plans; Contribute to onboarding routers and switches across the Telco IP network; Collaborate with internal teams, project partners, and vendors to clarify requirements and finalize solutions; Provide technical recommendations and design support for projects and critical operational issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership experience