Network Engineer

XPT Software; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software is seeking a Network Engineer (6+ years) to support Telco-aligned network services, focusing on optimization, capacity planning, and scalable solutions across IP, 4G/5G, or Fixed networks. You will analyze traffic, forecast needs, and drive performance improvements.

Responsibilities include designing and deploying network solutions, troubleshooting incidents, and scripting for automation while collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT or Telecom is required.
• 6+ years of experience in network engineering or related roles.
• Experience in optimization, capacity planning and network performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Perform network optimization and capacity planning (traffic analysis, forecasting, bottleneck identification)
• Design, deploy, and support IP/WAN/mobile/fixed network solutions
• Troubleshoot incidents and drive root cause analysis & performance tuning
• Develop Python scripts/automation for network analysis and reporting
• Support lifecycle activities (upgrades, enhancements, modernization)
• Collaborate with operations, architecture, and vendor teams

Skills

Routing & Switching

Network optimization

Python automation

4G/5G exposure

Incident/change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT/Telecom

Tools

Network performance monitoring tools

Job description

• XPT SoftwareAustralia PTY Ltd, incorporated in 2016, is a Software Services company
• XPT works with topclients across Australia in Banking, Insurance, Telecom,Retail, Energy, Mining and Manufacturingdomains.
• We have 120+technocrats in Australia working at our clientlocations.
• XPT SoftwareAustralia is part of group companies which has globalpresence across India & Europe.
• We have served100+ clients globally, fulfilling their onsite-offshoreneeds.

Job Description

Job Title: Network Engineer (Optimization & Capacity Planning)

Role Summary

We are hiring a Network Engineer (6+ years) with strong experience in Network Engineering, Optimization, and Capacity Planning to support Telco-aligned network services. The role involves improving network performance, ensuring optimal capacity utilization, and delivering scalable, high-quality network solutions across IP, 4G/5G, or Fixed network environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform network optimization and capacity planning (traffic analysis, forecasting, bottleneck identification)
• Design, deploy, and support IP/WAN/mobile/fixed network solutions
• Troubleshoot incidents and drive root cause analysis & performance tuning
• Develop Python scripts/automation for network analysis and reporting
• Support lifecycle activities (upgrades, enhancements, modernization)
• Collaborate with operations, architecture, and vendor teams

Required Skills

• Strong routing & switching / IP networking fundamentals
• Experience in network optimization & capacity planning
• Working knowledge of Python for automation/scripting
• Exposure to 4G/5G networks or Fixed networks
• Experience in incident/change/problem management

Good to Have

• Network performance monitoring tools

Experience & Qualification

• 6+ years in network engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering / IT / Telecom