Network Engineer

Description:

At Optus, we have an ambitious goal to be Australia’s most loved everyday brand.

Based in Canberra, ACT, the Satcom Network Engineer will work as part of a small technical and operational team to support ADF Wideband and Narrowband operations on a 24/7 shift roster. Responsibilities include tier 1 management of the Australian Defence Satellite Communications Capability (ADSCC), maintaining a record log of interactions, and liaising with key stakeholders for fault escalation and service assurance activities. An Australian Government Security Clearance at a minimum NV1 is required.

Your day in the life of a ADFSOC Satcom Network Engineer at Optus
 

• Operate Defence Wideband and Narrowband Satellite Communication Ground Systems
• Provide configuration management and detailed reporting
• Provision and commission network elements and services
• Monitor Defence Satellite Communications Network Infrastructure
• Perform initial fault analysis and remedial action
• Operate the Defence Payload Segment (DPS)
• Liaise with Optus, Defence, and other key collaborators
• Log interactions accurately and timely
• Escalate issues and faults to key collaborators
• Adhere to Defence and local area procedures and policies
   

Your Skills To Pay The Bills
 

• Proven experience in telecommunications systems
• Understanding of Digital Communication Techniques, satellite transmission, microwave and RF principles, modulation and inter-modulation, network connectivity, and antenna principles
• Minimum Secret (NV1) Security Clearance
• Knowledge of computer OS (Unix and MS) and network skills
• Crisis Management and Business Recovery skills
• High level of literacy in Database, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet applications
• Understanding of ITIL practices