Senior Network Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 4, 2026. Salt scores C on the Alion truth index.
Senior Transport Network Engineer (MPLS-TP)
Melbourne, Australia
12-24 Month Contract About the Opportunity
An opportunity exists for an experienced Transport Network Engineer to join a major critical infrastructure and communications program. You will be responsible for the end-to-end design, validation, commissioning, and operational readiness of MPLS-TP transport network infrastructure within a complex multi-stakeholder environment.
The role requires ownership of technical outcomes across design, integration, testing, deployment, cutover, and post-implementation support activities.
Essential Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate experience in:
MPLS-TP Expertise Extensive hands-on experience with MPLS-TP transport networks.
Strong experience with Hitachi MPLS-TP platforms.
MPLS-TP architecture, configuration, commissioning and troubleshooting.
Transport network resiliency and protection switching technologies.
Timing and synchronisation network design.
QoS and OAM design and implementation. Network Design & Architecture Development of High Level and Low Level Designs (HLD/LLD).
Creation and maintenance of: Logical network diagrams
Physical network diagrams
Topology diagrams
Service mapping documentation
Interface specifications
Port allocation schedules Design review and technical assurance activities. Systems Integration Network Management System (NMS) integration.
Interface integration design.
Geo-redundant management platform design.
Multi-vendor integration and interface management.
Cross-functional coordination with engineering, deployment, operations and project teams. Testing & Commissioning Laboratory configuration and validation.
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
Factory Integration Testing (FIT).
Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
System Integration Testing (SIT).
Cutover planning and implementation.
Rollback planning and operational readiness activities.
Defect identification and resolution. Stakeholder Engagement Leading technical workshops.
Conducting design reviews and detailed design review sessions.
Managing technical review comments and action closure.
Presenting technical solutions to project stakeholders.
Working across project, operational and implementation teams. Key Responsibilities Act as technical lead for the MPLS-TP transport network workstream.
Own solution quality, design compliance and technical outcomes.
Produce and maintain all relevant network design documentation.
Develop commissioning, migration and cutover strategies.
Support laboratory validation, staging and deployment activities.
Lead testing, acceptance and service validation activities.
Coordinate with project managers, installation teams, operations teams and external stakeholders.
Provide post-deployment technical support and knowledge transfer. Interested in joining a team where you can make a real impact? Apply today.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or other tech roles in Melbourne, contact Simon Boland on +61 438 275 551.
Acknowledgement of Country
Salt respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We recognise the enduring connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands, waters, and skies.
We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.