About MegaportMegaport has transformed the way IT gets connected. We're global leaders in Network as a Service (NaaS), changing the way businesses reach the cloud. We're also a leading partner to Amazon, Microsoft, Google, IBM, Oracle, NYSE, and many other leading technology companies. Megaport is a publicly traded company on the Australian Stock Exchange. We’re a lean, high-achieving team made up of over 300 members globally. While the company is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, employees are spread out across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Staff enjoy an environment that is collaborative, supportive, and fun.Our Team CultureJoin a team of globally-positioned industry experts that lead by example. We do not compromise our values for commercial gain; we are all custodians of our culture, and the customer is at the centre of everything we do. Our employees are motivated, adaptable, persistent, hard-working, and dynamic. Our culture permeates everything we do and this, in turn with a global vision, forms a commitment to each other, our customers, and shareholders alike.The RoleThis 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 You’ll Be DoingA senior representative within the Network Operations Engineering teamSupport the Capacity Management functionSupport the Network Risk Management functionParticipate in network procurement activities to ensure compliance with approved design standardsIdentify and lead network redesign initiatives to optimise performance and costManage assigned network projects end-to-endHost regular BAU, project, and capacity planning meetingsProvide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting on network performance and growthReview and approve scripts and programmes used in network projectsPerform carrier and vendor analysisTrain and mentor Operations Engineers within the teamSupport the operation and maintenance of Megaport’s next-generation networkLead resolution of major network and Layer 3 customer incidentsDocument all work in Megaport’s OSS/BSS systemsEnsure appropriate monitoring is implemented across all network equipmentMaintain strong technical relationships with vendors and internal engineering teamsProvide escalation support to the Network Operations Centre, Sales, Deployment, and other business unitsDeliver technical summaries of proposed, planned, and completed workEvaluate, test, and certify new network hardware, systems, and softwareDevelop and deliver training to Network Operations staffCollaborate with Engineering on network enhancement initiativesWhat We Are Looking ForPassionate about technology and solving complex problemsStrong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvementFocused on delivering a high-quality end-user experienceProven experience in network incident resolution, mitigation, deployment, and maintenanceProduction experience with IS-IS, BGP, MPLS Traffic Engineering, and MPLS Layer 2/3 VPNsHands-on experience with Juniper and Cisco hardware platformsExperience with the Opengear platform for out-of-band managementExperience managing network hardware installations and single-mode fibre patching in third-party data centresFamiliarity with Linux and scripting in Perl or Python (highly regarded)Proactive, self-motivated, and highly organisedExcellent attention to detail and time management skillsAble to work effectively in dynamic environmentsComfortable working autonomously and as part of a remote teamWhat We OfferFlexible working environmentsBirthday LeaveGenerous study and training allowance + 5 days paid study leaveCreative, fun, and contemporary workspacesMotivated team of industry experts and new talentCelebrated success with ‘Legend’ and ‘Kudos’ AwardsHealth and wellness program#LI-DNIIf you have any questions, please reach out to Megaport's Talent Acquisition Team at Careers@megaport.comNOTE: All Megaport business correspondence is conducted via our business email accounts (@megaport.com). If you have any concerns, please reach out to Megaport's careers team careers@megaport.com directly and we will verify the legitimacy of any communication. Megaport will not ask you to create an account via Microsoft teams, and does not associate with any email accounts under "@megaportau.com".All applications will be treated in confidence.Please see Part 2 of our Privacy Policy to see what information Megaport collects from job applicants, why, and how we store and use it. Note that you’re entitled to know what personal data of yours Megaport holds, to request updates, rectification, and in some circumstances restriction or deletion thereof if you object (you being entitled to withdraw your consent to our holding your information at any time). Please see Part 5 of our Privacy Policy for more details on this and how to contact Megaport's data protection officer if you have any further privacy-related questions. Candidates who meet the selection criteria will be invited to attend an interview. Strictly no Recruitment Agencies.
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