Senior Solutions Architect — Hybrid Network Strategy & Innovation

Singtel Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

$80 monthly credit

25% off Optus products

Exclusive shopping discounts with our�

Flexible work: 3 days in the office, 2

Job summary

Optus, a leading Australian telecommunications provider, is seeking a senior Solutions Architect to design and govern complex IP core, access, and management networks. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, security and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, reliable network designs.

The role reports to the Director – IP Core and Access Engineering/Networks and emphasizes lifecycle management, technology innovation and platform optimization to keep networks

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.
• Strong network architecture and strategy leader translating business requirements into scalable, cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture, roadmap, performance, and lifecycle management of Common Packet Core, IP Access, and Management Networks.
• 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 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

10+ years experience

IP networking

MPLS/SRv6

EVPN/VXLAN

cloud networking

network security

leadership

Education

Degree-qualified Telecommunications/Network Engineer

Job description

Optus, a leading Australian telecommunications provider, is seeking a senior Solutions Architect to design and govern complex IP core, access, and management networks. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, security and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, reliable network designs.

The role reports to the Director – IP Core and Access Engineering/Networks and emphasizes lifecycle management, technology innovation and platform optimization to keep networks