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Telstra · Onsite · Australia (Flexible)

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

1 Nov 2026 11:59pm

Job Title

Senior Network Engineer

Job Summary

Job Description


About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join the Mobile Service Edge team within Core & Internet Engineering portfolio. This role will be responsible for supporting the delivery of strategic network transformation initiatives, operational stability improvements, infrastructure modernisation, and lifecycle management activities across critical network platforms.


The successful candidate will contribute to both business-as-usual operations and complex transformation programs, working across multi-vendor networking environments and collaborating with engineering, operations, architecture, and delivery teams.


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)

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, support and optimise network infrastructure across large-scale environments.
  • Deliver network migration and modernisation initiatives.
  • Support operational stability, resilience and service reliability outcomes.
  • Perform root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement activities.
  • Develop and maintain automation solutions to improve operational efficiency.
  • Contribute to platform lifecycle management, technology refresh and transformation programs.
  • Support change implementation, incident management and problem resolution activities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years' experience in Network Engineering within large enterprise or service provider environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Cisco and/or Juniper networking platforms.
  • Proven expertise in: BGP OSPF HSRP/VRRP STP Routing and Switching technologies
  • Experience delivering network migration and transformation projects.
  • Exposure to network automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
  • Understanding of cloud networking concepts and hybrid infrastructure environments.
  • Experience supporting highly available, mission-critical network services.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Certifications

One or more of the following:

  • CCNA / CCNP
  • JNCIA / JNCIS / JNCIP
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
  • Network automation or cloud certifications

Strategic Alignment

This role directly contributes to:

  • Network Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) through reliability and operational excellence.
  • Network Infrastructure through lifecycle and technology refresh activities.
  • Product & Platform Network Engineering through modernisation and automation initiatives.
  • Network Analytics through improved visibility, data quality and service assurance outcomes.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work on large-scale network transformation programs, modernisation initiatives, and critical infrastructure supporting millions of customer services. You will play a key role in shaping future network platforms while contributing to operational excellence and engineering innovation across the network domain.


Diversity is more than a policy – it’s how we thrive

 

We know diverse teams deliver better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported — regardless of gender, background, or ability.

 

We strongly encourage women and gender-diverse people to apply and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements or adjustments to the recruitment process.

 

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About Telstra

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General’s Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We’ve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it’s endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we’re motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most.

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