Network Test Engineer

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As a Network Test Engineer your role includes designing and executing test plans for network infrastructure, developing automation for testing, and troubleshooting complex network issues to ensure performance, security, and reliability. Key responsibilities also involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, analyzing test results, documenting findings, and suggesting improvements for network stability and scalability.

This role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or Hobart.

You will play a key role in:

• Test planning and execution: Design, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans for network infrastructure, focusing on performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Automation: Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks for network environments to streamline the testing process.
• Troubleshooting: Analyze and troubleshoot complex network issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to define network requirements, analyze designs, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation for network status, test results, and standard operating procedures.
• Security: Implement and test network security measures, such as access authentication and disaster recovery protocols.
• Performance analysis: Monitor network performance, analyze data, and suggest improvements for network capacity and performance. 

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience as a network engineer and testing functions.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, equipment such as routers, switches, and telco network software.
• Experience with network automation tools such as IXIA, Spirent, TestShell will be highly beneficial.
• Proficiency in scripting or coding languages and automation tools.
• Experience with cloud networking (VM's AWS, Azure, GCP) would be good to have
• Professional certifications, such as CCNA, CCNP, or similar, are highly desirable

• Experience a Positive Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your well-being with hybrid and flexible working arrangements, making it easy to balance your personal and professional life.
• Own your Growth: Dive into endless learning opportunities with courses from Capgemini University and numerous external certifications. Benefit from digital learning platforms and specialized campuses in AI, Cloud, Data, and Sustainability. Propel your career with our award-winning Career Acceleration programs.
• Thrive in an Inclusive Environment: We don't just believe in inclusion; we live it. Be part of a workplace that values authenticity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, even if you don't meet every requirement. Research shows that individuals from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every criterion. If you're excited about this role, we welcome your application and invite you to share what you can bring.
• Work with Integrity: Join a company recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World's most Ethical companies.
• Collaborate with Industry Leaders: Gain exposure to top global companies, including 145 of the Fortune 500, through your work with Capgemini.
• Showcase Your Skills: Participate in our internal annual global tech challenges and help address world issues.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.