Senior Network Operations Engineer

Megaport

Job Location:

Brisbane - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

About Megaport

Were not your typical tech company and we dont want to be. Megaport is the global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS) and has transformed the way businesses connect to the cloud data centers and each other. Were publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and partnered with the biggest names in tech like Amazon Microsoft Google Oracle IBM and more. Headquartered in Brisbane with a crew of over 400 people spread across Asia-Pacific Europe and the Americas our employees enjoy an environment that is collaborative supportive and (actually) fun.

Our Team Culture

Were a team of problem solvers pixel pushers code slingers and cloud fanatics. Culture is more than a poster on the wall here collaboration beats hierarchy curiosity fuels our growth and everyones voice matters. We take our work seriously but not ourselves. We work across time zones to execute on our global vision trust each other to get things done and never compromise our values for commercial gain. Most importantly we place our customers at the center of everything we do.

Were committed to increasing representation in the tech industry and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Dont meet every requirement Thats okay. If youre excited about this role we encourage you to apply.

The Role

This role reports to the Network Operations Engineering Manager and is responsible for network operations and maintenance and providing level 3 support for services that Megaport customers rely on. A successful applicant will work closely with the existing engineering teams to build and maintain a highly scalable reliable and resilient network with a focus on automation and providing elastic services to customers on demand.

Passionate about scalable networking with an interest in automation and software you will work on robustly solving problems with a focus on customer experience and the end product. Ideally you have come from a telecommunications or content distribution network background with experience working on large global networks and an intimate knowledge of routing protocols and label switching. Experience with SDN and cloud-based networking concepts is a must.

What Youll Be Doing

A senior representative within the Network Operations Engineering team
Support the Capacity Management function
Participate in network procurement activities to ensure compliance with approved design standards
Identify and lead network redesign initiatives to optimise performance and cost
Manage assigned network projects end-to-end
Host regular BAU project and capacity planning meetings
Provide weekly monthly quarterly and annual reporting on network performance and growth
Review and approve scripts and programmes used in network projects
Perform carrier and vendor analysis
Train and mentor Operations Engineers within the team
Support the operation and maintenance of Megaports next-generation network
Lead resolution of major network and Layer 3 customer incidents
Document all work in Megaports OSS/BSS systems
Ensure appropriate monitoring is implemented across all network equipment
Maintain strong technical relationships with vendors and internal engineering teams
Provide escalation support to the Network Operations Centre Sales Deployment and other business units
Deliver technical summaries of proposed planned and completed work
Evaluate test and certify new network hardware systems and software
Develop and deliver training to Network Operations staff
Collaborate with Engineering on network enhancement initiatives

What We Are Looking For

Passionate about technology and solving complex problems
Strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvement
Focused on delivering a high-quality end-user experience
Proven experience in network incident resolution mitigation deployment and maintenance
Production experience with IS-IS BGP MPLS Traffic Engineering and MPLS Layer 2/3 VPNs
Production experience operating optical networks particularly with DWDM and ROADM systems
Hands-on experience with Juniper and Cisco hardware platforms
Experience with the Opengear platform for out-of-band management
Experience managing network hardware installations and single-mode fibre patching in third-party data centres
Familiarity with Linux and scripting in Perl or Python (highly regarded)
Proactive self-motivated and highly organised
Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
Able to work effectively in dynamic environments
Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a remote team

What We Offer

Flexible working environment a remote-first culture with coworking options available
Generous leave plans including parental leave birthday leave and a purchased annual leave program
Health and wellness support through a wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives
Comprehensive learning support generous study and training allowance plus paid study leave
Creative modern workspaces designed to inspire when youre not working remotely plus access to coworking spaces via our global WeWork membership if you work remotely but like to get out of the house sometimes
Motivated inclusive team work alongside industry experts and fresh talent
Recognition programs celebrate achievements with our Legend and Kudos award

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If you have any questions please reach out to Megaports Talent Acquisition Team at emailprotected

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

About MegaportWere not your typical tech company and we dont want to be. Megaport is the global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS) and has transformed the way businesses connect to the cloud data centers and each other. Were publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and partnered with the...