Required Skills & Experience
7+ years of experience in IP Networking, with at least 3+ years focused on BNG platforms (Cisco ASR9k, Nokia 7750, or equivalent).
Strong understanding of BNG concepts – subscriber sessions, DHCP, PPPoE, QoS, IPoE, Policy Control, and Multicast.
Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS-XR and/or Nokia SR OS platforms.
Practical exposure to test and traffic tools such as Ixia, Spirent, or equivalent.
Working knowledge of network automation tools – NetConf, YANG models, Cisco NSO, Ansible, or Python-based frameworks.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for complex network testing scenarios.
Experience in design reviews, configuration audits, and validation for large-scale Service Provider networks.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Good to Have
Certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Nokia NRS II, or equivalent.
Familiarity with BNG virtualization, SRv6, and cloud-native networking.
Experience in Optus or other Tier-1 Service Provider environments.
Exposure to test automation pipelines using Jenkins or CI/CD frameworks.