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Sydney, AustraliaStaff+
Responsibilities
- Define and deliver end-to-end automation architectures targeting automation of 80% of recurring IP changes by December 2027.
- Lead large-scale migration of NBN and fibre business services from legacy networks onto the IPM pipeline.
- Design multi-vendor abstraction layers across Cisco, Ciena, and Fortinet environments.
- Establish NetBox as the authoritative source of truth for network design and inventory.
- Translate Optus Business products into structured service models and executable automation workflows.
- Act as design authority for Fixed Enterprise Networks automation using YANG, OpenAPI, and JSON Schema.
- Introduce zero-touch provisioning and intent-based modelling systems such as Cisco NSO.
- Mentor and upskill network engineers in software-driven network operations.
- Ensure alignment with Optus governance, TM Forum Open API standards, and IETF network-modelling practices.
- Validate solutions against availability, scalability, security, observability, and operational runbook requirements.
- Coordinate with Sales, Product, Architecture, and Technology teams to accelerate delivery.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience building, scaling, and automating tier-1 carrier networks.
- Proven experience architecting and executing large-scale network migrations, including migrations of 100,000+ IP-Line links.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco NSO, zero-touch provisioning, and modern automation pipelines replacing legacy OSS stacks.
- Deep product architecture experience with Carrier IP-Line, IP-VPN, MEF E-Line/E-LAN, SD-WAN, and SIP Voice.
- Practical experience establishing and enforcing NetBox or equivalent authoritative source-of-truth systems.
- Multi-vendor network engineering experience with Cisco routing cores, Ciena equipment, and Fortinet SD-WAN.
- Working knowledge of container-based delivery and modern software engineering practices including GitOps and CI/CD.
- Experience building, motivating, and retaining high-performing engineering teams within capital constraints.
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration, employee discounts, an $80 monthly credit, and 25% off Optus products.
- Flexible hybrid arrangements with opportunities to work three days in the office and two days remotely or from home.
- Office campus amenities including cafes, a gym, on-site childcare, a GP, and other services.
- Competitive leave policies with additional Connected days.
- Up to 16 weeks of inclusive, carer-neutral paid parental leave.
- Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks and initiatives.
- Free 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support services.
- Free Optus bus service from Macquarie University Metro Station every 6–8 minutes during morning and afternoon periods.
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About Singtel
Singtel is a Singapore‑headquartered public telecommunications group founded in 1879 that sells mobile, broadband, and enterprise network services to consumers and businesses across Asia-Pacific. It owns Optus in Australia and operates NCS (regional IT services) and Nxera (data centers), and is expanding into AI infrastructure via its RE:AI GPU‑as‑a‑Service. Its revenue comes from connectivity subscriptions and managed services across networks, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital platforms, with equity stakes in regional operators broadening its reach.