Network Engineer-Specialist

Network Engineer-Specialist page is loaded## Network Engineer-Specialistlocations: Sydneytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 7, 2025 (8 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR- ## Employment TypePermanent## Closing Date6 Dec :59pm## Job TitleNetwork Engineer-Specialist**Job Summary**The Network Engineer is an important contributor in ensuring that the Telstra network delivers a superior network experience for our consumer and business customers. You use your telecommunications network skills and experience to contribute to specialist analysis, design, development and deployment in specific network technology domains, including how this technology inter-operates with other technologies.## Job Description**Who We Are**We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.**Focus of the Role**Responsible for the development of technology, standards and solutions for Telstra’s international transmission network**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)**What You’ll Do**Key Responsibilities:As a Network Engineering Specialist, you will be responsible for:* Development of test documentation, test and deliver to agreed timelines, quality performance and customer service levels.* Develop and/or contribute to the development of test strategies, test plans, test readiness, test report documentation.* Be recognised as a subject matter expert for transmission technology and platforms, and provide expert support, consultancy, guidance and facilitation to other areas of Telstra in the preparation, business and technical evaluation of new technologies and product development.* Maintain and build expertise on Telstra’s networks and products, technologies and operating systems.* Develop and maintain standard and best practice deployment documentation and reference material.* Work with external vendors to assess technology platforms, deliver products and services and troubleshoot advanced network issues.**About You*** To be successful in this role you will have experience with the following:* Previous experience in network engineering roles.* Use of telecommunications test equipment and testing methodologies (C-OTDR, BER, RFC2544).* Strong knowledge of telecommunications technology – Ethernet, DWDM, OTN, SDH, PDH, MPLS-TP, Segment Routing.* Strong competence in analysis, problem solving, troubleshooting and leadership.* Stakeholder & project management.* Working knowledge of tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Excel, Sharepoint, Visio, Project.Not required but nice to have:* Bachelor of Engineering/Telecommunications (or equivalent).* Experience with using different telecommunications programming interface protocols – CLI, TL1.* Familiar with vendor management systems (DNA, MCP).* Familiar with vendor technologies (Infinera, Ciena, Ericsson).* Familiar with inventory systems.* Knowledge of installation and/or commissioning of telecommunications hardware.* Submarine Telecommunications Cable Experience* If you are passionate to succeed as part of an agile and experienced team, we welcome you to apply –**We're amongst the top 2% of companies globally in the CDP Global Climate Change Index 2023, being awarded an 'A' rating. 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