Senior IP Core Network Project Manager

Company Description

Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of Shielded Cloud and Digital Solutions across Australia and New Zealand. We specialise in delivering secure, enterprise-scale technology outcomes within highly regulated environments, supporting government, enterprise, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure programs.

We partner with organisations delivering large-scale transformation and network modernisation initiatives, providing experienced professionals who can drive complex projects from concept through to successful delivery.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced IP Network Engineer (Cisco/Nokia BNG SME) to join a high-performing Network Engineering team supporting a major telecommunications customer delivering large-scale broadband and IP network initiatives.

This role will focus on the testing, validation, design assurance, and implementation of Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solutions across Cisco and Nokia environments. You will work closely with network architects, engineering teams, operations teams, and vendors to ensure robust, scalable, and production-ready network deployments.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a hands-on network professional with deep expertise in BNG technologies, subscriber management, network automation, and carrier-grade service provider environments.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct testing, validation, and certification of Cisco and Nokia BNG configurations, software releases, and network servicesReview and validate BNG designs and architecture documentation to ensure scalability, performance, and compliance with network standardsSupport deployment and implementation activities, including configuration, integration, migration, and acceptance testingDevelop and execute test plans, test cases, and automation frameworks to validate network functionality and performanceCollaborate with architects, engineers, and operations teams throughout project delivery and production readiness activitiesPerform performance benchmarking and traffic testing using tools such as Ixia, Spirent, or equivalent platformsUtilise NetConf, YANG, Cisco NSO, Ansible, and related automation technologies to streamline configuration validation and regression testingTroubleshoot complex network issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actionsProduce technical documentation, test reports, implementation records, and readiness sign-off documentationSupport continuous improvement initiatives across network engineering, testing, and automation processes

What You'll Need

Minimum 3+ years' hands-on experience working with Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) platforms including Cisco ASR9K, Nokia 7750, or equivalent technologies7+ years' experience within IP Networking environmentsStrong understanding of subscriber management technologies including DHCP, PPPoE, IPoE, QoS, Policy Control, and Multicast servicesHands-on experience with Cisco IOS-XR and/or Nokia SR OS operating environmentsExperience using network testing and traffic generation tools such as Ixia, Spirent, or comparable platformsWorking knowledge of automation technologies including NetConf, YANG, Cisco NSO, Ansible, and PythonStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills within complex carrier-grade network environmentsExperience conducting design reviews, configuration audits, validation testing, and network readiness assessmentsExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsAbility to work effectively within cross-functional engineering and operations teams

Desirable Experience

Cisco CCNP, CCIE, Nokia NRS II, or equivalent industry certificationsExperience with BNG virtualisation technologies and cloud-native networking platformsKnowledge of emerging technologies including Segment Routing v6 (SRv6)Previous experience within Optus or other Tier-1 telecommunications service providersExposure to CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, and automated testing frameworksExperience supporting large-scale network transformation or modernisation programs

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related fieldRelevant Cisco, Nokia, or Service Provider networking certifications highly regardedDemonstrated experience delivering and validating carrier-grade network solutionsStrong technical documentation, testing, and implementation capabilitiesAbility to work autonomously while contributing to collaborative engineering teamsCommitment to quality assurance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement