Network Architect / Engineer (Route, Switch & Optical) - Systems Integrator

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Join a leading non-profit technology organisation with decades of experience delivering advanced broadband infrastructure and connectivity services to education, research, healthcare, public sector, and community organisations. Through innovative network solutions and a strong commitment to digital inclusion, the organisation enables secure, high-performance connectivity while expanding access to underserved communities.

The established network infrastructure provider is looking for an experienced Network Architect / Engineer to join its Architecture & Network Engineering team. This is a hands-on technical position focused on designing, developing and supporting large-scale carrier-grade IP and optical networks while helping shape future service offerings.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop carrier-grade network solutions and new service offerings.
• Lead or contribute to proof-of-concept lab testing and validation.
• Develop and maintain scalable routing, switching and optical network architectures.
• Ensure network configurations, software and security follow best practice.
• Support the ongoing evolution of a large-scale ISP backbone.
• Produce technical documentation, network designs and implementation plans.
• Provide technical support for pre-sales engagements and solution design.
• Develop equipment bills of materials and support capital planning.
• Contribute technical content for RFPs, RFIs and customer proposals.
• Work closely with engineering teams on network improvements and innovation.
• Participate in industry events and technical forums where required.

Required Experience

• 5+ years' experience within a Service Provider or ISP networking environment.
• Strong background designing carrier-grade IP networks.
• Experience with routing, switching and MPLS technologies.
• Strong understanding of BGP, IS-IS, Carrier Ethernet and Layer 2/Layer 3 VPN services.
• Experience with Cisco service provider platforms including ASR, NCS or Cisco 8000 series.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS XR and IOS XE.
• Linux or Unix administration experience.
• Experience with network automation and scripting.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple technical priorities within fast-paced environments.

Nice to Have

• SD-WAN design experience.
• EVPN/VXLAN and Segment Routing.
• Python automation.
• QoS design and implementation.
• Palo Alto firewall experience.
• DWDM optical networking experience.
• OTN, ROADM and coherent optical transport.
• Visio and network documentation tools.
• Experience with Spirent or Viavi testing platforms.

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale carrier-grade IP and optical infrastructure.
• Exposure to cutting-edge networking technologies and automation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term career development within a highly technical engineering team.

Salary

• $100,000 - $150,000 depending on experience.