Senior Network Engineer – Optimization & 4G/5G Capacity

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 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.