FinXL IT Professional Services is an established innovative Australian company providing technology enabled business solutions and consulting services across a number of industries including Telecommunications, Government and Finance.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer to join our market leading client.

• Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane or New Zealand locations
• Initial contract for 6 months with extension options

What will you be doing?

The Network Engineer will join our client's senior technical team, focused on Tier 1 IP network solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Presentations
• Network designs
• Engineering and quotes
• Assisting customers + regional engineers performing technical tasks (test plans, lab proof or concepts, demos and software updates)
• Ciena Solutions experience/knowledge would be highly regarded.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• Knowledge of Data Networking, Carrier Ethernet, IP/MPLS, IGP/BGP routing, Segment Routing, Route Optimization and Assurance, EVPN and other Adaptive IP network architectures.
• Knowledge of 4G/5G wireless networking, xRAN, and front/mid/backhaul network systems.
• Familiarity with SDN, network virtualization as well as Public, Private and Edge cloud.
• Working technical knowledge of IP/MPLS networks, architectures and network management.
• Experience with automation (e.g. python ansible) and analytics in networking operations.
• Exposure to next Gen management interfaces including NETCONF/YANG, gRPC, gNMI etc.
• Familiarity with test equipment (traffic generators, power meters, etc.).
• Strong PC and Unix skills are required including general knowledge of computers, MS Office applications and Unix operating environment. Software programming and scripting is a plus.
• Solution development and problem-solving skills.
• Project management, time management, and organizational skills due to dynamic nature of activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communications as well as excellent presentation skills.
• Professionalism in attitude, conduct, and appearance.

Please note that due to the volume of expected applications, only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.