Senior IP Network Engineer – Telecommunications Infrastructure
We're partnering with a leading telecommunications infrastructure environment to secure a Senior IP Network Engineer with strong experience across telecom networks, mobile core infrastructure, and enterprise‐scale IP networking environments.
This is an exciting long‐term opportunity for someone who enjoys designing, implementing, securing, and optimising high‐performance network environments while working across complex enterprise and data centre technologies.
The Role
You'll play a key role in designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimising IP‐based telecom and data centre networks. This position sits within a collaborative engineering environment where network stability, security, scalability, and performance are critical to business operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and implement IP-based telecom and mobile core network infrastructure
* Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and network devices
* Monitor network performance and optimise configurations to improve stability and efficiency
* Troubleshoot complex network incidents and provide timely resolutions
* Implement and maintain network security policies and firewall configurations
* Perform network upgrades, maintenance, and patching activities
* Manage IP address allocation, auditing, and utilisation
* Collaborate with cross‐functional teams and stakeholders on network initiatives
* Document network configurations, standards, and operational procedures
Mandatory Skills
* 5+ years of experience in IP Network Engineering within telecom or enterprise environments
* Strong experience with OSPF and BGP routing protocols
* Experience designing or supporting mobile core network infrastructure
* Strong understanding of network security principles and technologies
* Hands‐on experience with enterprise firewalls such as Fortinet, F5, or Check Point
* Experience with network troubleshooting in large‐scale environments
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to work onsite in Sydney at least 3 days per week
Nice to Haves
* CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE certifications
* Experience with Cisco ACI and EVPN‐VXLAN technologies
* Exposure to telecom‐grade network security implementations
* Experience working within data centre networking environments
* Experience redesigning and implementing network flows for enterprise projects
* Knowledge of IDS, NAC, and advanced network monitoring solutions
Why Apply?
* Long‐term contract opportunity with strong extension potential
* Work within a large‐scale telecommunications infrastructure environment
* Exposure to advanced networking and security technologies
* Collaborative engineering and delivery environment
* Hybrid working arrangement based in Sydney
* Competitive market rates depending on experience and certifications
If you're a Senior IP Network Engineer with strong telecom networking experience and a passion for enterprise‐scale infrastructure, this is an excellent opportunity to join a high‐performing engineering environment with meaningful long‐term work.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Sterk Advisory Pty Ltd trading as QIX Consulting Group
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