Network Engineer: MPLS, Data Center & Automation | Flexible

Symbio; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

Discounted internet up to $109/mo

20% off mobile services

Fitness Passport

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts with Specsavers/HCF

Monthly rewards and recognition

Internal training and development

Yearly Aussie merch allowance

Job summary

Symbio, part of the Aussie Broadband Group, is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join the Core Networks team. You will support, monitor, and maintain the data centre network environment to ensure performance and reliability across the global WAN.

You will work with MPLS, BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, Linux in NOC settings, and modern data centre fabrics. Expertise in Python-based automation and IPAM/DCIM is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• MPLS (L3VPN/L2VPN) and core routing protocols knowledge required.
• Experience in large enterprise or ISP/telco networks.
• Strong troubleshooting across underlay and overlay networks.
• Solid Linux administration in NOC environments.
• Collaborative, adaptable with good communication and on-call readiness.
• Experience with data centre networking fabrics and VXLAN/EVPN.
• Automation exposure using Python-based tools and IPAM/DCIM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain MPLS core, data centre networks and WAN.
• Configure and deploy network infrastructure to meet traffic demands.
• Develop scripts and CI/CD pipelines to improve efficiency.
• Respond to outages and incidents, maintain accurate records and on-call participation.
• Gather requirements and support project delivery with cross-team collaboration.
• Maintain network policies, procedures and engineering documents.

Skills

MPLS networks

Network automation

Linux administration

Collaboration & communication

Data centre fabrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Cisco IOS-XR

Python automation (Netmiko/Nornir)

NetBox/DCIM

VXLAN/EVPN

Job description

Symbio, part of the Aussie Broadband Group, is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join the Core Networks team. You will support, monitor, and maintain the data centre network environment to ensure performance and reliability across the global WAN.

You will work with MPLS, BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, Linux in NOC settings, and modern data centre fabrics. Expertise in Python-based automation and IPAM/DCIM is highly regarded.