Senior Network Engineer

We are one of Australia's fastest growing companies. We design, build and maintain world-class digital infrastructure, encompassing fibre networks, communication platforms, residential internet and voice services.

We believe our people are vital to our success. We strive to create an environment that appeals to the very best people in the industry, providing them with an exciting, market leading and satisfying workplace, and rewarding their performance.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer based in Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane

We're seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our team supporting Opticomm, part of the Uniti Group. In this role, you'll be responsible for the design, maintenance, and management of our network infrastructure, ensuring reliable performance, scalability, and continuous improvement across the network.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Design, Maintenance, and Management of the GPON/XGSPON network
• Design, Maintenance, and Management of the IP/MPLS Access Network
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated Level 3 network faults
• Maintenance and development of Network Documentation
• Testing of new equipment and technology for integration into the network
• Support vendor interoperability testing
• Design, maintenance, and Management of Integrated Communication Solutions
• Participate in the on-call roster
• Working with internal and external staff for resolving access network issues
• Produce written summary reports on testing environments, inclusive of escalation reports to the National Engineering Manager
• Lead technical meetings to discuss equipment, integration and other network related matters
• Analysing business and customer requirements and turning into scalable solution
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) throughout the product lifecycle, from inception through to launch
• Maintenance and development of knowledge-based documentation

About you:

The ideal person for this role will have/be:

• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, able to manage time and priorities effectively
• Confident working with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, changing environment
• Collaborative team player who shares knowledge and supports others
• Innovative mindset, continuously seeking ways to improve processes and deliver creative solutions
• Proactive in personal and professional development, continually building skills and capabilities
• Acts with integrity, demonstrating honesty, transparency, and trust
• Maintains a professional demeanour and positive attitude in all interactions
• Demonstrates flexibility and resilience in responding to business needs and management directives to achieve operational goals

Essential Experience:

• Minimum 10 years' experience in maintaining telecommunications or data communication networks
• Have attained CCNP, JNCP, NRS or similar certifications
• Strong experience in Telecommunications operations, a relevant lab, or a test facility
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with service provider/enterprise IP based network
• VPLS, MPLS, OSPF, BGP, VPN and TE experience, is essential
• Experience with PON technologies
• Experience with WLAN technology would be preferred
• Experience with network security, firewall design and implementation would be preferred
• Experience with Integrated Communication Network solutions is an added advantage
• Ability to self-manage time and prioritise tasks in accordance with team objectives
• Ability to analyse, understand and resolve technical problems or issues in L2/L3 networks
• Ability to learn new technologies
• Postgraduate qualifications with demonstrated examples of documentation (e.g. thesis) would be highly desirable
• ITIL and/or Project Management certifications
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement Methodologies

About us:

Uniti Group is an exciting, dynamic and fast-growing word-class digital infrastructure company.

At Uniti Group we are absolutely committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, and people with disabilities. We believe that diversity a key driver of innovation and success. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. Join our team and become part of a company that values diversity and inclusivity at its core.

All genders are encouraged to apply.

If this role sounds like you, we would like to hear from you You must have the right to live and work in in Australia to apply for this role. For current opportunities, please visit our Careers Portal at 

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No recruiters please, we manage our recruitment in-house.