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
Responsible for the development of technology, standards and solutions for Telstra’s international transmission network
What We Offer
Performance-related pay
Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
Purchased annual leave scheme
Additional Telstra day off
Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities:
As a Network Engineering Specialist, you will be responsible for:
Development of test documentation, test and deliver to agreed timelines, quality performance and customer service levels.
Develop and/or contribute to the development of test strategies, test plans, test readiness, test report documentation.
Be recognised as a subject matter expert for transmission technology and platforms, and provide expert support, consultancy, guidance and facilitation to other areas of Telstra in the preparation, business and technical evaluation of new technologies and product development.
Maintain and build expertise on Telstra’s networks and products, technologies and operating systems.
Develop and maintain standard and best practice deployment documentation and reference material.
Work with external vendors to assess technology platforms, deliver products and services and troubleshoot advanced network issues.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have experience with the following:
Previous experience in network engineering roles.
Use of telecommunications test equipment and testing methodologies (C-OTDR, BER, RFC2544).
Strong knowledge of telecommunications technology – Ethernet, DWDM, OTN, SDH, PDH, MPLS-TP, Segment Routing.
Strong competence in analysis, problem solving, troubleshooting and leadership.
Stakeholder & project management.
Working knowledge of tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Excel, Sharepoint, Visio, Project.
Not required but nice to have:
Bachelor of Engineering/Telecommunications (or equivalent).
Experience with using different telecommunications programming interface protocols – CLI, TL1.
Familiar with vendor management systems (DNA, MCP).
Familiar with vendor technologies (Infinera, Ciena, Ericsson).
Familiar with inventory systems.
Knowledge of installation and/or commissioning of telecommunications hardware.
Submarine Telecommunications Cable Experience
If you are passionate to succeed as part of an agile and experienced team, we welcome you to apply! –
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What We Do
We believe it’s people who give purpose to our technology. So we’re committed to staying close to our customers and providing them the best experience.
And delivering the best tech.
On the best network.
Because our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive.
We build technology and content solutions that are simple and easy to use, including Australia’s largest and fastest national mobile network.
That’s why we strive to serve and know our customers better than anyone else – offering a choice of not just digital connection, but digital content as well.
And that’s why we have an international presence spanning 15 countries, including China.
In the 21st century, opportunity belongs to connected businesses, governments, communities and individuals.
As Australia’s leading telecommunications and information services company, Telstra is proud to be helping our customers improve the ways in which they live and work through connection.
