Telecommunications Specialist

Parramatta - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Theres never been a more exciting time to be in energy or to be part of Endeavour Energy. Every day more than 2.7 million people across New South Wales rely on us for safe reliable power. With over 1700 employees across our network were one of the largest employers in Sydneys Greater West.

Were looking for talented people who embrace challenge value growth and care about making a difference. Together were leading the way with smarter energy solutions putting customers first and building a cleaner more sustainable future.

The Telecommunications Specialist plays a critical role in the design delivery and management of Endeavour Energys telecommunications network services ensuring they are secure highly available and aligned with business objectives.

This position primarily focuses on Nokia IP/MPLS-based networks and various telecommunication solutions. Experience with C37.94 tele-protection systems is desirable but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Technical

Design configure deploy and manage tele-protection multiplexer C37.94 systems interfacing with internal and external protection relays for 132kV systems.
Collaborate with protection teams and stakeholders establishing operating agreements as required.
Design implement and manage OT and IT telecommunications systems including Nokia IP/MPLS Optical Fibre DWDM CWDM Microwave and Radio networks.
Oversee day-to-day network operations including configuration monitoring incident and problem management cyber-security compliance software patching and change management.
Develop review and maintain operational standards and processes.
Guide train and mentor technical and non-technical peers.
Analyse network performance and implement improvements; develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Strategy & Planning

Develop telecommunications policies standards and deployment strategies to ensure reliability safety and efficiency.
Lead network migration projects and work with vendors and internal teams to establish and enhance capabilities.
Conduct research on emerging technologies to inform future solutions.
Manage asset lifecycles reviewing equipment condition and planning refurbishment or replacement as required.

To be successful in this role you will need

Significant demonstrated experience in a similar role within the Energy Electrical Utilities or Telecommunications industries.
Knowledge of industry best practice in Tele-protection IP/MPLS LAN/WAN architecture and associated administration practices.
Knowledge of IP/MPLS and Telecommunications Network Security Architectures with extensive experience in designing implementing monitoring and managing secure networks.
Familiarity with networking protocols such as C37.94 RSTP OSPF EIGRP MPLS 802.1x and multi-protocol BGP.
Experience in network patching and management of copper multi-mode and single-mode systems and associated hardware.
Ability to maintain markup and create design documentation and records.
Ability to retrieve and build asset data reports suitable for internal and external audits.
Demonstrated experience with telecommunications administration automation tools and scripting languages for maintenance backup and recovery of network devices.
Experience providing support for critical real-time systems.
Knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443 ISO 27001 AESCSF SP2 SOCI NER and AEMO standards.
Well-developed skills and experience working with NOKIA Cisco Virtual or equivalent carrier-grade network products.
Flexible approach to working hours and after-hours commitments.

Qualifications Certifications & Licenses

Essential

Relevant tertiary qualification in Telecommunications Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of industry experience in a utility environment.
Industry qualifications including Nokia Network Routing Specialist II (NRS II).
Valid Australian Drivers Licence.

Desirable

Eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia.
Relevant security qualifications such as CISSP or CEH.
Nokia 3RP/SRA Certification.
Cisco CCNP or Cisco CCIE.
Workcover Induction for Construction Work General Course.
High level of computer literacy.

For further information please contact

Applications close 26 January 2026.

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