Lead Engineer Routing Infrastructure
Core
Lead the design, testing, implementation, and lifecycle evolution of Optus's Internet routing infrastructure, supporting mobile, fixed, and business services across national and international networks.
Role type
Senior IC network infrastructure engineer (routing)
Builds
Internet routing infrastructure, network automation, telemetry, and observability solutions
Domain
Telecommunications / Internet Service Provider
Required skills
BGP/MP-BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, Segment Routing, SRv6, traffic engineering, network resilience, Cisco/Juniper platforms, network automation, Python, Ansible, streaming telemetry, NetFlow/IPFIX
Preferred skills
DDoS mitigation, DNS/Anycast, SDN, optical transport technologies, Cisco/Juniper certifications
Technologies
Cisco, Juniper, Python, Ansible, NetFlow, IPFIX
Responsibilities
Lead detailed design and evolution of Internet routing infrastructure; Act as technical lead for complex routing initiatives and multivendor engineering challenges; Develop engineering deliverables including designs, configurations, test plans, and operational documentation; Lead lab testing, solution validation, and production implementation; Drive network automation, telemetry, and observability initiatives; Provide technical assurance and mentor engineers while managing technical risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
