The Role
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.
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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
Skills Required
- 6+ years of network engineering experience
- Strong routing, switching, and IP networking fundamentals
- Experience with network optimization and capacity planning
- Working knowledge of Python for automation and scripting
- Exposure to 4G/5G or fixed networks
- Experience with incident, change, and problem management
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or Telecom
- SD-WAN, network automation, or DevOps experience
- Telecom or service provider environment experience
- Network performance monitoring tools experience
- CCNA or CCNP certification
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The Company
What We Do
XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd is a technology consulting and software services company serving clients across banking, financial services and insurance, telecommunications, mining, retail, energy, and manufacturing. It provides software development, IT management consulting, business analysis, project and program management, infrastructure support, and offshore development through onsite-offshore delivery. The company also works with cloud computing, big data, mobile applications, UI/UX, algorithms, and IoT.
