Job Summary
The Network Engineer is an important contributor in ensuring that the Telstra network delivers a superior network experience for our consumer and business customers. You use your telecommunications network skills and experience to contribute to specialist analysis, design, development and deployment in specific network technology domains, including how this technology inter-operates with other technologies.Job DescriptionWho We Are
We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.
This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.
Focus of the Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated and passionate network engineer to join the Defence Engineering team. In the role you will work as part of the engineering team which focuses on the development, deployment and management of ICT capabilities.
What We Offer
Purchased annual leave scheme
Additional Telstra day off
Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)
Recognition of prior service for recent defense members; carry over of long service leave to Telstra
4 weeks paid defense leave for Defense Reserve members
Our Defence Team
Being in our Defence business means you'll be working to provide secure network and solutions for our defence customer segment.
What you’ll work on
We are on the lookout for Network Engineer who can work towards our strategic direction for the development across a range of platforms including; Enterprise LAN/WAN, Wireless and Gateway network solutions and infrastructure in a large scale, complex and distributed business environment.
These positions can be in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne or Adelaide.
Key Responsibilities
Day to day activities in this role will see you analysing statements of work, validating bills of materials, engaging customers and stakeholders, completing detailed network designs and writing implementation instructions to see your designs go from design to delivered.
An understanding and hands on experience with network architectures, routing, switching, wireless and associated technologies.
Demonstrate implementation skills, creative problem solving, strategic planning and advanced communication skills.
Engage with all project stakeholders as peers and challenge their decisions when necessary to provide them with the best outcome.
Analyse complex scenarios across multiple knowledge areas.
Regularly identify and present solutions to meet stakeholder objectives.
Facilitate and effectively communicate with your peers and customers using relevant formats and medium.
Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
Pragmatic, analytical and sound judgement.
Deliver work to agreed performance standards whether as an individual, part of a team or a leader of a team.
Hold a current security clearance to work on Federal agencies (NV1 or NV2) projects.
About You
You will have skills and experiences in these areas:
Solutioning LAN/WAN and Wireless design and concepts.
Installation/Implementation of Switches and Routers and their configuration.
Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS), STP, LACP, QoS, BFD, Virtual Routing instances and Routing policies.
Firewalls and Security policies.
Prioritising, QOS, Load Balancing and Managing Data Flows, VPNs and Securing Network Devices.
Network gateway experience is advantageous.
Carrier Grade platform IP MPLS/BGP based networks to provide Layer 2 and 3 services.
Favourable certifications
CCNA
JNCIA
Associate level vendor equivalent
Candidates must be Australian Citizens and have current NV1 clearance minimum to be considered. This role will require you to hold and maintain an Australian Government NV1 security clearance.
If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!
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When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.
As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.
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Telstra Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
400 George St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
