Performs network optimization, capacity planning, traffic analysis, forecasting, and bottleneck identification. Designs, deploys, supports, and troubleshoots IP, WAN, mobile, and fixed network solutions. Develops Python automation scripts, conducts root cause analysis, supports network upgrades and modernization, and collaborates with operations, architecture, and vendors. Requires 6+ years of network engineering experience, telecom exposure, and strong routing and switching fundamentals.
Job Description:
Job Title: Network Engineer (Optimization & Capacity Planning)
Role Summary
We are hiring a Network Engineer (6+ years) with strong experience in Network Engineering, Optimization, and Capacity Planning to support Telco-aligned network services. The role involves improving network performance, ensuring optimal capacity utilization, and delivering scalable, high-quality network solutions across IP, 4G/5G, or Fixed network environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform network optimization and capacity planning (traffic analysis, forecasting, bottleneck identification)
• Design, deploy, and support IP/WAN/mobile/fixed network solutions
• Troubleshoot incidents and drive root cause analysis & performance tuning
• Develop Python scripts/automation for network analysis and reporting
• Support lifecycle activities (upgrades, enhancements, modernization)
• Collaborate with operations, architecture, and vendor teams
Required Skills
• Strong routing & switching / IP networking fundamentals
• Experience in network optimization & capacity planning
• Working knowledge of Python for automation/scripting
• Exposure to 4G/5G networks or Fixed networks
• Experience in incident/change/problem management
Good to Have
• SD-WAN / network automation / DevOps exposure
• Telecom / service provider environment experience
• Network performance monitoring tools
Experience & Qualification
• 6+ years in network engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / IT / Telecom
• CCNA/CCNP preferred
Similar Jobs
Consulting • Cybersecurity
Design, implement, support, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure for a large-scale data centre transformation program. Responsibilities include routing and switching, migration delivery, troubleshooting, performance improvements, testing, transition activities, and stakeholder engagement across technical and business teams.
Top Skills:
CcieCcnpData Centre ArchitecturesEnterprise Network InfrastructureRoutingSwitchingTelecommunications Networks
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Professional Services • Software
Network Engineer Intern supporting Cisco’s APJ Customer Proof of Concept team in Sydney. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining network testbeds, troubleshooting technical issues, enhancing network infrastructure, administering lab inventory, and maintaining OH&S compliance. The role offers opportunities to support customer engagements and develop networking skills.
Top Skills:
Computer NetworkingJavaPython
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Senior Network Engineer will provision, maintain, secure, test, monitor, and optimize network infrastructure across Cisco, ACI, wireless, SD-WAN, Azure, F5, and firewall environments. Responsibilities include incident and security response, traffic analysis, vulnerability remediation, automation, documentation, infrastructure commissioning, wireless migrations, and project delivery. The role supports network refresh initiatives and collaborates with cybersecurity teams and stakeholders to improve network performance, resilience, and security.
Top Skills:
Azure CloudCisco AciCisco Dna CentreCisco MerakiCisco NetworkingCisco Security ManagerF5 Big-IqF5 GtmF5 LtmFortinetInfobloxInfrastructure As Code (Iac)ItilPalo Alto FirewallsPythonSd-WanSoftware Defined AccessStatseekerTerraformVenafiVMwareWi-FiZero Trust Networking
What you need to know about the Sydney Tech Scene
From opera to comedy shows, the Sydney Opera House hosts more than 1,600 performances a year, yet its entertainment sector isn't the only one taking center stage. The city's tech sector has earned a reputation as one of the fastest-growing in the region. More specifically, its IT sector stands out as the country's third-largest, growing at twice the rate of overall employment in the past decade as businesses continue to digitize their operations to stay competitive.
