Transport Network Engineer – MPLS/OTN Migration Lead

FindIT Recruitment; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long term contract to 30 June 2027

Possible extension to June 2028

Significant network modernisation项目

Hamilton location

Exposure to MPLS, OTN, Nokia tech

Job summary

FindIT Recruitment in Hamilton, NZ is seeking a Transport Engineer to support a major network migration from legacy TDM to MPLS. You will combine operational support with hands-on migration activities, ensuring service stability and risk management throughout a long-term contract.

The role requires strong experience with transport networks, MPLS and OTN, plus Nokia platforms. You’ll work within a technical team to deliver a modernised network in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations and support of telecom systems.
• Strong transport network technologies experience.
• Hands-on MPLS experience.
• Experience with OTN (Optical Transport Networks).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to create detailed technical records and documentation.
• Ability to take ownership and work autonomously.
• Experience with Nokia IXR, SAR-8 and 1830 PSS is advantageous.
• Experience with Nokia NSP and NFM-P is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of technical activities and provide leadership
• Support operation of existing telecommunications systems
• Facilitate service migrations from legacy TDM to MPLS
• Maintain service continuity and minimise disruptions
• Follow established technical processes
• Identify and manage network risks
• Maintain detailed technical documentation
• Work autonomously to achieve tasks
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver customer outcomes

Skills

Telecom operations

Transport networks

MPLS

OTN

Communication

Technical documentation

Autonomy

Nokia IXR

Nokia 1830 PSS

Nokia NSP

NFM-P

Job description

FindIT Recruitment in Hamilton, NZ is seeking a Transport Engineer to support a major network migration from legacy TDM to MPLS. You will combine operational support with hands-on migration activities, ensuring service stability and risk management throughout a long-term contract.

The role requires strong experience with transport networks, MPLS and OTN, plus Nokia platforms. You’ll work within a technical team to deliver a modernised network in a dynamic environment.