Senior Technical Specialist

Role Summary:

Senior network engineering role supporting Optus network transformation and modernisation initiatives, with deep SRv6, MPLS, IPv6, routing, EVPN and service provider network expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, validate and support SRv6/MPLS and IPv6 network solutions; support backbone transformation and migration activities; provide L3 escalation support; perform RCA for critical incidents; contribute to traffic engineering, QoS and service reliability improvements.

Mandatory Skills / Experience:

SRv6, MPLS, Segment Routing, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN, IPv4/IPv6, Traffic Engineering, QoS, carrier-grade backbone networks, transformation and migration programs, L3 troubleshooting and RCA.

Desirable Skills / Certifications:

Nokia 7750 SR / SR OS, Cisco ASR9K / NCS / IOS-XR, Juniper experience preferred; Python, Ansible, YANG, NETCONF/RESTCONF; CCNP/CCIE Service Provider, Nokia NRS-I/NRS-II, JNCIP-SP/JNCIE-SP, ITIL Foundation.

Experience Required:

8+ years in IP/MPLS service provider networks; senior hands-on engineering experience in carrier-grade backbone, transformation, migration and L3 support environments.