L3 Network Engineer - Telecommunications

A leading provider of enterprise-grade Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity solutions across Australia and New Zealand is seeking a Level 3 Network Engineer to support its cutting-edge satellite and network infrastructure.

As a Level 3 Network Engineer, you will be the technical lead for network operations, working on complex troubleshooting, architecture design, and high-level support. You will collaborate closely with Level 1 and Level 2 engineers, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure the highest level of network performance, security, and availability.

Ready to elevate your career in satellite and network engineering? Join a team that's revolutionizing connectivity in remote industries. Apply now and be part of cutting-edge technology!

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a technical escalation point for Level 2 engineers and assist in resolving complex network and satellite connectivity issues.
• Design, implement, and optimize WAN, LAN, and satellite communication networks, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Configure and manage routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and satellite-based networking solutions.
• Work with network protocols such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and QoS to enhance network efficiency.
• Conduct network performance analysis, capacity planning, and security assessments.
• Develop and implement network automation, monitoring, and troubleshooting tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers to integrate new network technologies and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with network security best practices and implement firewall and intrusion detection policies.
• Document network designs, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, preferably in a Level 3 or senior role.
• Strong expertise in TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and SD-WAN.
• Experience working with enterprise-grade satellite communication networks (LEO/GEO) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing networking hardware from Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Mikrotik.
• Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and network automation tools (Ansible, Python, or Terraform) is a plus.
• Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent are preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in high-availability environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Salary & Benefits:

• Work on cutting-edge LEO satellite and networking technologies.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Be part of a team driving innovative connectivity solutions in remote and critical industries.