Optus is an Australian telecommunications company, delivering more than 11 million services to our customers every day across mobile, broadband, and digital solutions.
As a Solution Architect, IP Networks, you will drive the strategic evolution of our IP network infrastructure and influence the future of our business needs.
What You'll Do Drive platform performance and roadmap development for Common Packet Core, IP Access, and management networks, ensuring efficiency and growth.
Set strategic direction for architecture, resiliency, lifecycle management, and decommissioning plans aligned with business needs.
Lead IP technology discussions, promote automation tools, and establish procedures for resilient, customer-focused network solutions.
Ensure accurate documentation, compliance with standards, and provide Tier 3 support, new product integration, and vendor management.
Oversee network and pilot upgrades, and offer strategic recommendations while mentoring teams and fostering collaboration.
What You Bring IP networking skills applicable: ISIS, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, EVPN, Traffic Engineering, Segment Routing, SRv6.
Proven ability to design and deliver large-scale, carrier-grade network architectures.
Strong technical expertise across multi-technology domains, with a focus on network architecture and lifecycle management.
Skilled in automation tools for monitoring, troubleshooting, testing, and implementation, ensuring resilient and future-proof networks.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across engineering, operations, security, and business teams.
The good stuff....
Competitive remuneration and employee discounts.
Make life easier (and more affordable) with $80 monthly credit and 25% off Optus products and unique shopping discounts with our retail partners.
Flexible working arrangements with opportunities to work three days in the office, two days remote or home.
Vibrant and collaborative office campus that includes cafes, convenience store, chill out zones, GP, post office, gym and on-site childcare centre.
Competitive leave policies, including additional 'Connected' days to focus on culture, family, health, community, or whatever's important to you.
We support growing families with inclusive, carer-neutral paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks.
Direct your own development and build future-ready skills with Optus U's industry-focused micro-credentials, developed with La Trobe and Macquarie Universities.
Build meaningful connections through employee-led networks and diversity initiatives including Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network and Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+).
Put your wellbeing first with free access to counselling and support services, 24/7 — in-person, by phone, SMS, or video.