TRCD-26-06822
IP Network Engineer
This contract role will design, implement, document, and support IP networks in a telecommunications environment, with a primary focus on IP-based mobile core network architecture and network-flow redesign. Key requirements include strong IP networking knowledge, including OSPF and BGP, hands-on configuration of network devices, production change deployment, security-policy implementation, and effective troubleshooting. Data-centre fabric experience with ACI or EVPN-VXLAN and experience with telco-grade firewalls are useful; Fortinet, F5, and Check Point are preferred technologies, while Cisco certifications are highly valued. The structured experience band is 5–10 years, and the role is based in Sydney on a contract basis. The successful candidate is expected to work from the client’s office at least three days per week; the description does not specify a degree or certification as a mandatory condition.
Position summary
- Location
- Australia
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years and Maximum 10 years
Role overview
Why This Role Matters.
This contract role will design, implement, document, and support IP networks in a telecommunications environment, with a primary focus on IP-based mobile core network architecture and network-flow redesign. Key requirements include strong IP networking knowledge, including OSPF and BGP, hands-on configuration of network devices, production change deployment, security-policy implementation, and effective troubleshooting. Data-centre fabric experience with ACI or EVPN-VXLAN and experience with telco-grade firewalls are useful; Fortinet, F5, and Check Point are preferred technologies, while Cisco certifications are highly valued. The structured experience band is 5–10 years, and the role is based in Sydney on a contract basis. The successful candidate is expected to work from the client’s office at least three days per week; the description does not specify a degree or certification as a mandatory condition.
Your Impact
Deliver Enterprise Value
Help organisations solve complex business problems through modern technology, consulting expertise and measurable outcomes.
Collaboration
Work Across Teams
Collaborate with consultants, architects, engineers and client stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Growth
Learn Continuously
Gain exposure to enterprise technologies, certifications, mentoring and real-world project experience.
Career Path
Grow With Ubique
Build a long-term consulting career with opportunities to take on greater responsibility and leadership over time.
Responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing.
Every role at Ubique contributes directly to solving meaningful business challenges for our clients.
Documentation and Standardization: Documenting network designs, MOPs, network configurations, procedures, and policies, and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Device Configuration and Management: Configuring and managing routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.
Network changes deployment: Deployment of network changes in the production environment
Network Security: Implementing and maintaining network security policies, including firewalls, and network access control (NAC).
Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Troubleshooting network problems, diagnosing issues, and implementing solutions to ensure network stability and performance.
Collaboration: Working with other network engineers and telco professionals and stakeholders to ensure network requirements are met.
Education: A bachelor’s degree or tertiary qualification in computer science, telecommunications, engineering, or a related field.
Certifications: Relevant industry certifications such as Cisco (CCIE, CCNA, CCNP) are highly valued.
IP Protocol Knowledge: Strong understanding of IP protocols (including OSPF, BGP), networking concepts, and technologies.
Network Design and Architecture: Experience designing and implementing telecom network architectures, primarily IP-based mobile core network. Re-designing and implementing network flows based on the project requirements.
Data Center Expertise: Familiarity with data centre fabric technologies including ACI and EVPN-VXLAN.
Technology stack
Tools & Technologies.
The platforms and technologies you'll use to build modern, enterprise-grade solutions.
IP networking
TCP/IP
OSPF
BGP
routing
mobile core network
telecom network
routers
switches
firewalls
NAC
network access control
Cisco ACI
ACI
EVPN-VXLAN
Fortinet
FortiGate
F5
Check Point
MOP
Requirements
Skills & Experience.
We value curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning. If you don't meet every requirement but believe you can make an impact, we'd still love to hear from you.
Essential
Required Qualifications
IP networking and routing, including OSPF and BGP
Telecommunications IP network design and implementation, including mobile core networks
Network architecture and network-flow redesign
Configuration and management of routers, switches, and other network devices
Production network change deployment and use of change procedures or MOPs
Network security policy implementation, including firewall policies and network access control
Network troubleshooting, diagnosis, and resolution
Network design, configuration, and operational documentation, with adherence to standards
Preferred
Nice to Have
Data-centre fabric experience with Cisco ACI
EVPN-VXLAN familiarity
Telco-grade firewall experience, preferably Fortinet, F5, or Check Point
Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE
Relevant tertiary qualification in computer science, telecommunications, engineering, or a related field
What you'll gain
More Than Just A Job.
We're committed to helping every team member grow professionally, personally and technically while working on meaningful projects.
Global Exposure
Collaborate with international clients and multicultural teams on enterprise programmes.
Continuous Learning
Expand your expertise through mentoring, certifications and hands-on project experience.
Career Growth
Take ownership, develop leadership skills and grow your consulting career over time.
Flexible Working
Hybrid and remote collaboration designed around trust and delivering exceptional outcomes.
People First
Join a supportive culture where collaboration, respect and long-term relationships come first.
Enterprise Projects
Work on meaningful technology initiatives for leading organisations across industries.
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