Network Engineer

4 weeks ago

Port Victoria, Australia Singtel Group Full time

At Optus, we don't sit back and let the future happen to us - we're out there making it. By expanding into new technology and relentlessly improving every day, we're creating a better tomorrow for all Australians.

The day to day

Reporting to an Exchange Manager, the Network Engineer will perform:

Service Delivery – Working on Engineering Orders, checking design, available infrastructure, fibre purchase, running & labelling of fibres, and make ready for service.

Service Assurance/Restoration – Work closely with the GDC (Global Delivery Centre), with ticket rectification, checking services, level taking, card swaps, basic layer1 fault finding.

Preventative Maintenance – periodic filter swaps, Monthly Generator testing,

Corrective Maintenance – work closely with Contractors & Vendors on correcting facility issues

Transmission – delivery of new services, and maintaining of current services, site audits when requested.

Enhanced Service platform elements and associated transmission systems for mobile and fixed services at various infrastructure locations including Exchange, Controlled environmental vaults (CEV), Fibre access node (FAN) & Hubs.

Majority of the work will be working within the Exchange. Expertise in working on the Network elements (interrogating and troubleshooting at system level with Transmission and in some cases, switching elements) is essential.

Experience in NFVI, DWDM, Core and Edge routers is preferred.

These platforms and associated infrastructure elements and services must be delivered and maintained to required business standards on a 24/7 shift work, on-call or recall arrangements to provide rapid response to critical incidents.

Majority of the work is layer1, fibre design, patching of new services, patching of future re-arrangements, project management for large scale builds, contractor management & basic day to day maintenance activities.

Why you are our next Network Engineer

  • Hold a technical qualification (Cert III, Cert IV, degree, or diploma) in Telecommunications Engineering (or related Engineering field) or equivalent working experience.
  • You are available to work 24/7 year round
  • Experience in fixed transmission networks with an excellent knowledge of network design and technologies.
  • Broad knowledge of critical infrastructure such as DC systems, rectifiers, batteries, PDUs, UPS systems, fire alarms and fire panels, HVAC, air handlers, chillers, grounding, DC cabling, etc.
  • Experience in Fibre and Electronics

What's in it for you?

  • 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit
  • Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver
  • All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the 'Parents at Work portal'
  • Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue – even earn a MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University)
  • Connect at work through one of our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans and Yarn Network
  • Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office
  • Two easy travel options to Sydney Campus: Optus bus from Sydney CBD (20min travel time) and Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon

Keen to see what it's really like to work at Optus? Search #OptusLife on LinkedIn to go behind the scenes

At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying 'yes' to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email along with your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch.

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