Network Architect / Engineer (Route, Switch & Optical) - Systems Integrator
Listed on 2026-08-02
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IT/Tech
Network Engineer, Systems Engineer
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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.
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.
- 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.
- SD-WAN design experience.
- EVPN/VXLAN and Segment Routing.
- Python automation.
- QoS design and implementation.
- 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.
- $100,000 - $150,000 depending on experience.
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