We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our SD-WAN Engineering team responsible for the design operation security modernization and lifecycle management of Telstras SD-WAN platforms.
This is a highly technical hands-on role focused on Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) platform engineering automation and operational excellence. This role is primarily focused on Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) and will also support the introduction and integration of new SD-WAN technologies such as Fortinet and Palo Alto.
While Cisco SD-WAN remains the current focus we are expanding our technology landscape to include Fortinet Palo Alto and other leading SD-WAN platforms. Working closely with engineering teams in Australia and internationally you will play a key role in evolving Telstras SD-WAN capabilities enhancing platform resilience and supporting next-generation Network-as-a-Platform initiatives.
What We offer
- Performance-related pay
- Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
- Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
- Up to 26 weeks maternity leave provided to the birth mother with benefits for all child births
- Up to 16 weeks paid paternity leave provided to the non-birthing partners
- Employees are entitled to 21 paid annual leaves per calendar year
- Eligible employees are entitled to 12 days of paid sick / casual leave per calendar year
- Relocation support options across India from junior to senior positions within the company
- Receive insurance perks such as medical accidental and life insurances
What Youll Do
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of Cisco SD-WAN platforms including upgrades migrations security remediation and platform modernization.
- Support the introduction and integration of new SD-WAN technologies (such as Fortinet Palo Alto)
- Provide deep technical troubleshooting and Level 4 engineering support for complex incidents.
- Design and support platform integrations APIs and automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and customer experience.
- Enhance reliability security monitoring and service assurance across critical SD-WAN infrastructure.
- Collaborate with product architecture security and operations teams to deliver scalable networking solutions.
- Contribute to engineering standards documentation governance and technical leadership across the domain.
What Were Looking For
- 9 years of networking experience in enterprise or service provider environments.
- Strong hands-on expertise with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) platforms.
- Deep knowledge of SD-WAN controllers management systems and control plane operations.
- Advanced networking skills across BGP OSPF VRF IPsec MPLS QoS DNS and NAT.
- Experience managing platform lifecycles upgrades root cause analysis and operational excellence.
- Working knowledge of automation technologies including Python REST APIs Git and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts.
- Strong problem-solving stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience with VeloCloud Fortinet Palo Alto Juniper or Meraki technologies.
- Cloud networking experience across AWS Azure or Google Cloud.
- Exposure to AIOps observability telemetry and network automation.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNP Enterprise Cisco SD-WAN Specialist CCIE Fortinet NSE or cloud networking certifications.
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to work on a mission-critical SD-WAN platform influence its future direction and collaborate with experienced engineers and product leaders across the business. Were looking for someone who combines deep Cisco SD-WAN expertise with a willingness to learn adapt and contribute across a broad networking landscape.
Ready to build the next generation of SD-WAN services at Telstra Apply now.
Diversity is more than a policy its how we thrive
We know diverse teams deliver better outcomes and were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe respected and supported regardless of gender background or ability.
We strongly encourage women and gender-diverse people to apply and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements or adjustments to the recruitment process.