Hybrid Solutions Architect for Next-Gen Networks

Optus Enterprise; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

$80 monthly credit

25% off Optus products

Flexible hybrid work (3 days in office

On-site facilities

Parental leave & wellbeing programs

Employee networks & diversity

Free counselling services

Staff transportation + parking

Job summary

Optus is seeking a highly experienced Solutions Architect to collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, security and business stakeholders to design and implement high‑level and low‑level designs aligned with strategic objectives.

You will drive technology innovation, lifecycle management and governance to ensure a resilient, scalable network infrastructure that supports the organization’s goals in Australia.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Telecommunications/Network Engineer with 10+ years’ experience designing, implementing, and evolving large-scale, resilient carrier-grade fixed, mobile, and data networks.
• Deep technical expertise across IP networking, routing and switching, MPLS/SRv6, EVPN/VXLAN, cloud and data centre networking, network automation, QoS, timing and synchronisation, and network security.
• Strong network architecture and strategy leader with proven success translating business requirements into scalable, cost-effective solutions, driving technology roadmaps, new product introductions, PoCs, and network transformation initiatives.
• Accomplished technical leader and problem-solver with extensive experience in cross-functional stakeholder engagement, vendor management, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and delivery of complex telecommunications services across consumer, enterprise, wholesale, and mobile domains.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture, roadmap, performance, and lifecycle management of Common Packet Core, IP Access, and Management Networks, ensuring alignment with business and technology objectives.
• Define strategic direction for network growth, resiliency, modernization, and decommissioning, while driving architectural evolution and platform optimisation.
• Lead the adoption of emerging IP technologies, automation, and engineering best practices to improve network reliability, operational efficiency, and customer experience.
• Provide end-to-end technical leadership across network design, governance, product integration, vendor management, major upgrades, cutovers, and Tier 3 operational support.

Skills

IP Networking

Routing & Switching

MPLS/SRv6

EVPN/VXLAN

Cloud & DC Networking

Network Automation

QoS & Timing

Network Security

Education

Degree in Telecommunications/Network Engineering

Job description

Optus is seeking a highly experienced Solutions Architect to collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, security and business stakeholders to design and implement high‑level and low‑level designs aligned with strategic objectives.

You will drive technology innovation, lifecycle management and governance to ensure a resilient, scalable network infrastructure that supports the organization’s goals in Australia.