Transmission Engineer at VOCUS
NSN2, New South Wales, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

No

Telecommute

No

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Working Environment, Internet, Access, Information Technology, Management System, Communication Skills, Vocus, Learning, Mobile, Gas, Nokia

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

Are you looking for an awesome place to work, where you can proudly be your authentic self, and be part of #oneteam?
We are looking for a passionate team player who aligns with our values and culture, takes pride in their unique contributions, and can challenge the status quo with disruptive thinking. If this sounds like you, come and join us!
About the Role
We are currently hiring for a Transmission Network Engineer in either Melbourne or Sydney to be our Subject Matter Expert in DWDM/OTN/SDH networks across a range of Product Families from Multiple Well-regarded Vendors. We proudly own and operate one of Australia’s biggest Back-haul networks which hasn’t stopped growing.
This relatively small team manages all Vocus’s Operational Terrestrial & Submarine Back-haul network Vocus Transmission Network Operations is a one stop shop for everything from Faults, Commissioning, Deployment & Upgrades.
You will bring vast experience in the field of Terrestrial and Submarine Transmission networks. And be the a member in a team of Experts in the field who are vastly experienced & knowledgeable in their work area.
The team follows Vocus’s Hybrid work policy and requires participation in on-call Roster for Fault

What you’ll be doing day-to-day

  • Own & resolve Transmission Network faults escalated by the NOC from a Single Service Fault to a Major Incident on Terrestrial to Submarine Network.
  • Integrate with the team based on proven technical expertise in the Platforms we Own and Operate
  • Participate in Large Scale Network deployments & Customer service provisioning in a timely and efficient manner
  • Assume ownership of Migrations activities
  • Ensure routine, ad-hoc and emergency maintenance is scheduled and completed
  • Prepare/Maintain/Follow documentation for Provisioning, Maintenance and troubleshooting activities
  • Managing and Performing Network wide Platform software and hardware upgrades in line with Lifecycle Management Plans
  • Auditing & Performing Decommissioning of Legacy Telecommunication Platforms
  • Perform proactive maintenance to maximize network availability
  • Identify potential network risks and create contingency plans
  • Ongoing mentoring and training of NOC Staff, Internal team and other Stakeholders
  • Ensure relevant issues are escalated to Vendors, and tracked appropriately
  • Providing key inputs into Planning, Implementation and Acceptance of new technology and products
  • Liaise with Vocus Architecture/Engineering Teams and Vendor to ensure operations requirements are met

What you’ll bring to this role

  • Bachelor’s qualification in Telecommunications or Information Technology
  • At least 5 years of Experience in Telecom Industry in various relevant Roles, preferably worked in a Telecom Operations Role at least 3 years as an Operations Engineer with experience working on Telecom Backhaul network.
  • Strong understanding of DWDM/OTN, Submarine, SDH technology from previous work experience.
  • Working knowledge of one or more Network Management Systems; Nokia NFM-T, ADVA ENC, Ciena MCP
  • Working knowledge of one or more Family of Products; Nokia 1830, ADVA FSP3k, Ciena 6500 RLS/Waveserver
  • Working knowledge of Alcatel Submarine Networks 1620 Platform and SN10 Management System would be a Value add.
  • Experience maintaining and supporting large scale Transmission networks.
  • Strong understanding of Fiber Infrastructure, including but not limited to reviewing OTDR & Insertion Loss results.
  • Demonstrable Strong Problem-solving skills in a multi-vendor Operational Transmission network
  • Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills to work with a wide variety of Stakeholders including Other Operations Engineers, Senior Management, Field Staff, and Vendor/3rd parties

What We Offer

Working at Vocus will give you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to do extraordinary work. You will enjoy:

  • Diverse and dynamic teams with a supportive and inclusive culture.
  • Supportive career development plans with comprehensive ongoing training, support, and development opportunities.
  • Flexible hours and a hybrid working environment
  • Generous discounts on power, gas, mobile and internet; plus, discounts to over 400 retailers.
  • Competitive leave benefits, including anniversary leave, purchased leave, parental leave, volunteering leave, study leave, and much more. We also offer a fifth week of annual leave when you hit five years of service!
  • Study assistance programs to excel your personal growth, learning and development.
  • Health and wellness offerings, including access to our wellbeing initiatives that can help you from a financial, psychological, and physical perspective.

Working at Vocus is never just a job – it’s personal. We’re crazy about our customers and believe our people are the difference. Our wonderfully diverse team and a vibrant culture define us. We care about the impact we have on our people, our customers, and our communities and are committed to operating as a responsible, ethical business.
We pride ourselves on setting audacious and ambitious goals and believe that we can play our part in changing the Australian telecommunications landscape and make a fundamental difference to people’s lives.
With us, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and inspire teams, work on projects that are shaping the future of telecommunications and become part of a culture that thrives on creativity, encourages new ideas, and provides a collaborative and inclusive environment.
About Us
As Australia’s specialist fibre and network solutions provider, we own and operate 25,000km of secure, high-capacity fibre connecting people, businesses, governments, and communities across Australia to the world. Through our well-known retail brands, we deliver simple and affordable broadband, mobile, voice and energy services with the purpose of Building Critical Connections. Enabling Better Possibilities.
Ready to take the next step?
If you like the sound of this role and think you’d do a great job, but are worried you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to back yourself – we know that diverse groups are less-likely to apply for roles they’re not 100% qualified for, but just as likely to succeed at them!
We are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where all our team members feel like they belong. We know diversity makes us stronger and we encourage applications irrespective of background, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, identity, or ability.
If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing day-to-day

  • Own & resolve Transmission Network faults escalated by the NOC from a Single Service Fault to a Major Incident on Terrestrial to Submarine Network.
  • Integrate with the team based on proven technical expertise in the Platforms we Own and Operate
  • Participate in Large Scale Network deployments & Customer service provisioning in a timely and efficient manner
  • Assume ownership of Migrations activities
  • Ensure routine, ad-hoc and emergency maintenance is scheduled and completed
  • Prepare/Maintain/Follow documentation for Provisioning, Maintenance and troubleshooting activities
  • Managing and Performing Network wide Platform software and hardware upgrades in line with Lifecycle Management Plans
  • Auditing & Performing Decommissioning of Legacy Telecommunication Platforms
  • Perform proactive maintenance to maximize network availability
  • Identify potential network risks and create contingency plans
  • Ongoing mentoring and training of NOC Staff, Internal team and other Stakeholders
  • Ensure relevant issues are escalated to Vendors, and tracked appropriately
  • Providing key inputs into Planning, Implementation and Acceptance of new technology and products
  • Liaise with Vocus Architecture/Engineering Teams and Vendor to ensure operations requirements are me

What you’ll bring to this role

  • Bachelor’s qualification in Telecommunications or Information Technology
  • At least 5 years of Experience in Telecom Industry in various relevant Roles, preferably worked in a Telecom Operations Role at least 3 years as an Operations Engineer with experience working on Telecom Backhaul network.
  • Strong understanding of DWDM/OTN, Submarine, SDH technology from previous work experience.
  • Working knowledge of one or more Network Management Systems; Nokia NFM-T, ADVA ENC, Ciena MCP
  • Working knowledge of one or more Family of Products; Nokia 1830, ADVA FSP3k, Ciena 6500 RLS/Waveserver
  • Working knowledge of Alcatel Submarine Networks 1620 Platform and SN10 Management System would be a Value add.
  • Experience maintaining and supporting large scale Transmission networks.
  • Strong understanding of Fiber Infrastructure, including but not limited to reviewing OTDR & Insertion Loss results.
  • Demonstrable Strong Problem-solving skills in a multi-vendor Operational Transmission network
  • Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills to work with a wide variety of Stakeholders including Other Operations Engineers, Senior Management, Field Staff, and Vendor/3rd partie
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