Senior Optical Network Engineer - Hybrid, Free Broadband

Superloop; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Home Broadband

Free Mobile SIM plan

Flexibility – 3 days/week in theOffice

Lunch on Wednesdays

Snacks and more

Job summary

Superloop is seeking a Senior Optical Network Engineer to ensure the smooth operation of the global network, delivering maximum performance and reliability for customers.

You will design, implement and maintain our optical transport infrastructure, monitor performance, troubleshoot faults and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive network initiatives and upgrades across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, implementing, operating and maintaining carrier-grade optical transport networks.
• Strong expertise in complex optical networking environments including DWDM, ROADM architectures, coherent transmission and network automation.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in design, deployment, operation, and maintenance of optical transport technologies such as ROADMs, EDFA, and submarine line terminal equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Superloop’s optical network infrastructure to support business growth, performance, and reliability objectives.
• Monitor and optimise optical network performance, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact services.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex optical network faults and escalated incidents, ensuring timely restoration of services.
• Contribute to the planning, deployment, and continuous improvement of optical transport network technologies and architectures.
• Ensure compliance with network security standards, operational procedures, and industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, configurations, inventory records, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate closely with Network Operations, Engineering, Projects, Field Services, Vendors, and other business units to deliver network initiatives and operational outcomes.
• Support capacity planning, network upgrades, technology refresh programs, and infrastructure expansion projects.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in optical networking and telecommunications.
• Adhere to all company policies, safety requirements, and compliance obligations.

Skills

Optical network design

DWDM/ROADM/coherent transmission

Network automation

Scripting

Vendor collaboration

5+ years experience

Analytical & communication

Tools

Ciena

Cisco

PacketLight

Job description

Superloop is seeking a Senior Optical Network Engineer to ensure the smooth operation of the global network, delivering maximum performance and reliability for customers.

You will design, implement and maintain our optical transport infrastructure, monitor performance, troubleshoot faults and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive network initiatives and upgrades across the business.