Data Centre Optical Network Specialist

Velan Consulting Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Velan Consulting Pty Ltd is seeking a Data Centre Optical Network Specialist for an on-site Canberra contract. The role focuses on CIENA optical transport networks across two data centres, requiring 5+ years of experience and strong knowledge of DCN/DON architectures, fibre and copper cabling, provisioning, testing, and fault resolution.

The candidate will deliver and sustain critical ICT infrastructure, coordinate with internal teams and vendors, and produce essential design and operation

Qualifications

• Formal IT/Telecom qualification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience engineering, operating and supporting CIENA optical transport networks.

Responsibilities

• Install and support network, server and ICT infrastructure within data centres.
• Undertake fibre optic and copper cabling installation, termination and testing.
• Support operation and sustainment of DCN and DON environments.
• Apply networking knowledge to troubleshoot and optimise infrastructure performance.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (HLD/LLD, build guides, procedures).
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver infrastructure solutions.
• Ensure work aligns with standards, procedures, and safety requirements.

Skills

CIENA networks

DWDM/OTN

Optical architecture

Data centre ops

Structured cabling

Fibre optics

Cisco CCNA/CCNP

Troubleshooting

Technical docs

Education

IT/Telecom degree

Tools

Ciena Certifications

Cisco Certifications

Job description

Velan Consulting Pty Ltd - Direct Supplier to both Federal and Private Clients.

Data Centre Optical Network Specialist | Canberra - On-site | Citizens | NV2| Contract.

Working arrangements: This is an on-site Canberra based role which requires 5 days in office

(mandatory). Remote / Interstate based candidates will not be considered.

The Telecommunications and Data Centre Support Section within the Infrastructure and Operational Support Branch of client\'s Information Management and Technology Division has a requirement for an ICT labour hire resource to fill the role of Data Centre Optical Network Specialist with responsibility for providing critical capability to support and sustain client’s core ICT infrastructure. This role underpins the operational performance of the Data Centre Network (DCN) and Department Optical Network (DON) across the two Canberra-based client\'s data centres managed by the Telecommunications and Data Centre Support Section (TCS).

Velan Consulting Pty Ltd - Direct Supplier to both Federal and Private Clients.

Data Centre Optical Network Specialist | Canberra - On-site | Citizens | NV2| Contract.

Working arrangements: This is an on-site Canberra based role which requires 5 days in office

(mandatory). Remote / Interstate based candidates will not be considered.

The Telecommunications and Data Centre Support Section within the Infrastructure and Operational Support Branch of client\'s Information Management and Technology Division has a requirement for an ICT labour hire resource to fill the role of Data Centre Optical Network Specialist with responsibility for providing critical capability to support and sustain client’s core ICT infrastructure. This role underpins the operational performance of the Data Centre Network (DCN) and Department Optical Network (DON) across the two Canberra-based client\'s data centres managed by the Telecommunications and Data Centre Support Section (TCS).

Key duties and responsibilities

Job Specific role description

The requirements of the role will include

• Install and support network, server, and associated ICT infrastructure within client\'s data centres.
• Undertake fibre optic and copper cabling installation, termination, and testing, including rack preparation activities.
• Support the operation and sustainment of DCN and DON environments.
• Apply strong networking knowledge to troubleshoot, resolve, and optimise infrastructure performance.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of technical documentation under direction.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver infrastructure solutions.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with client\'s standards, procedures, and safety requirements.

Skills/Levels

The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) has been used to inform the requirements. In summary, client is seeking a candidate with the following relevant skillset:

Delivery and Operations - Technology Management - IT Infrastructure (ITOP) - Level 4

Technical skills

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Network Engineering or a related discipline; or equivalent demonstrated industry experience. Industry certifications (desirable), such as: Ciena certifications (e.g. Ciena Certified Network Associate/Professional), Cisco certifications (e.g. CCNA, CCNP). Optical networking or transport certifications (desirable), including DWDM/OTN-related qualifications, as well as structured cabling or fibre optic handling cert.

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated minimum 5+ years’ experience engineering, operating, and supporting CIENA optical transport networks, including DWDM-based Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) solutions
• Strong understanding of optical network architecture, design, and implementation, including provisioning, testing, optimisation, and ongoing support of CIENA platforms to deliver high-capacity, resilient services.
• Proven experience deploying and managing optical network infrastructure in data centre and enterprise environments, including fibre connectivity, carrier lead-in services, and end-to-end service commissioning.

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrated ability to produce and maintain technical documentation, including High Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), build guides, and operational procedures.
• Experience working within government or large enterprise environments, particularly secure and/or multi-site network infrastructures.
• Hands-on experience in data centre operations, including rack installation, structured cabling, and hardware lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with telecommunications carriers and service providers, including coordination of circuits, provisioning activities, and fault resolution

Please email your cv in word format along with residency status, security clearance, location, availability details, role preference, current & expected salary, reason for job change, constraints if any - to : ***email_hidden***

Cheers,

Velan Consulting Recruitment Team

Phone: [phone] ***

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