SRv6 Network Engineer

XPT Software Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software Australia is seeking a Senior SRv6 Network Engineer in Sydney to support Optus network transformation. The role requires deep expertise in SRv6, MPLS, IPv6, BGP, ISIS, EVPN/VXLAN and service provider networks to deliver scalable, resilient infrastructure.

You will lead design and implementation of carrier-grade IP/MPLS and SRv6 solutions, provide advanced operations support, perform RCA for critical incidents, and drive automation using Python, Ansible, YANG, and NETCONF/RESTCONF to

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years in IP/MPLS service provider networks.
• Strong SRv6, MPLS, IPv6 fundamentals.
• Experience with L3 support and RCA for incidents.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of carrier-grade IP/MPLS and SRv6 network solutions, ensuring scalable, resilient, and high-performance service provider infrastructure aligned with network transformation initiatives.
• Provide advanced operational support by troubleshooting complex network issues, driving root cause analysis (RCA) for critical incidents, and ensuring network stability across technologies including BGP, ISIS, EVPN/VXLAN, IPv4, and IPv6.
• Develop and enhance network automation capabilities using Python, Ansible, YANG, and NETCONF/RESTCONF, while supporting migration activities, configuration management, and continuous improvement of network operations.

Skills

SRv6

MPLS

IPv6

BGP

ISIS

EVPN VXLAN

IPv4

Traffic Engineering

Education

CCNP/CCIE Service Provider

Nokia NRS-I / NRS-II

JNCIP-SP / JNCIE-SP

ITIL Foundation

Tools

Nokia 7750 SR / SR OS

Cisco ASR9K / NCS / IOS-XR

Juniper devices

Python

Ansible

YANG

NETCONF/RESTCONF

Job description

Job Details

Must Have Skills: SRv6, MPLS, IPv6, BGP, ISIS, EVPN

Nice To Have Skills: N/A

Detailed Job Description

Job Title: Senior SRv6 Network Engineer

Role Summary: Seeking an experienced Network Engineer with strong expertise in SRv6, MPLS, IPv6, BGP, ISIS, EVPN, and Service Provider Networks to support Optus network transformation and modernization initiatives.

Key Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in IP/MPLS Service Provider networks
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• SRv6 (Segment Routing IPv6)
• MPLS & Segment Routing
• BGP, ISIS, OSPF
• EVPN/VXLAN
• IPv4 & IPv6
• Traffic Engineering and QoS

Experience On

• Nokia 7750 SR / SR OS
• Cisco ASR9K / NCS / IOS-XR
• Juniper (preferred)
• Network automation experience using Python, Ansible, YANG, NETCONF/RESTCONF
• Experience in carrier-grade backbone networks, network transformation, and migration programs
• Ability to provide L3 support and drive RCA for critical incidents

Preferred Certifications

• CCNP/CCIE Service Provider
• Nokia NRS-I / NRS-II
• JNCIP-SP / JNCIE-SP
• ITIL Foundation

Minimum Years of Experience

6-8+ yrs

Certifications Needed

N/A

Top 3 responsibilities you would expect the Subcon to shoulder and execute

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of carrier-grade IP/MPLS and SRv6 network solutions, ensuring scalable, resilient, and high-performance service provider infrastructure aligned with network transformation initiatives.
• Provide advanced operational support by troubleshooting complex network issues, driving root cause analysis (RCA) for critical incidents, and ensuring network stability across technologies including BGP, ISIS, EVPN/VXLAN, IPv4, and IPv6.
• Develop and enhance network automation capabilities using Python, Ansible, YANG, and NETCONF/RESTCONF, while supporting migration activities, configuration management, and continuous improvement of network operations.