Telecom WAN Network Architect — Planning & Design

Chandra IT Solutions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandra IT Solutions Pty Ltd in Melbourne's Southbank is seeking a qualified Telecommunications Network Planner with at least one year of relevant experience. You will plan and design WAN solutions, support secure connectivity, and contribute to scalable client networks.

You will analyse requirements, design WAN topologies, plan hardware integration, configure routing and security, and prepare technical documentation and cost estimates to support project delivery.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Telecommunications Engineering or related field.
• 1+ year of telecommunications network planning experience.
• Knowledge of WAN, fibre, and IP networking.
• Ability to document technical designs clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements, network traffic and capacity forecasts.
• Design and plan WAN topologies to support client connectivity and growth.
• Plan and manage network hardware integration and architecture for high-capacity environments.
• Configure secure routing protocols, site-to-site gateways and edge security systems.
• Evaluate existing client networks and propose scalable solutions.
• Plan network layouts, transmission systems, equipment requirements and connectivity.

Skills

WAN topology design

Network analysis

IP networking

Site-to-site connectivity

Security concepts

Technical documentation

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Telecommunications Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Tools

Network design software

Job description

Chandra IT Solutions Pty Ltd in Melbourne's Southbank is seeking a qualified Telecommunications Network Planner with at least one year of relevant experience. You will plan and design WAN solutions, support secure connectivity, and contribute to scalable client networks.

You will analyse requirements, design WAN topologies, plan hardware integration, configure routing and security, and prepare technical documentation and cost estimates to support project delivery.