Junior Network Engineer
Summary
Junior Network Engineer at Swoop Telecommunications assisting in the design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure. The role involves working with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and L3VPN across vendor hardware like Cisco, Juniper, and Mikrotik in a hybrid work environment.
Swoop Telecommunications is an ASX listed telecommunications company that provides mobile plans, high-speed NBN, Fibre, and Fixed Wireless internet to homes and businesses. Founded in regional Victoria in the 1990s, the company has grown to become a leading independent internet service and phone provider recognized for its award-winning customer service.
We value innovation, collaboration and growth, where your work directly contributes to connecting lives and communities. At Swoop, we support flexibility and work-life balance through hybrid working and meaningful benefits, including 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a free internet benefit to keep you connected at home.
We're seeking a motivated Junior Network Engineer to join our team and support the design, maintenance, and evolution of our network infrastructure. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their networking career to develop hands-on skills in a real-world telecommunications environment, working alongside experienced engineers.
About the Opportunity
This position supports the implementation and day-to-day maintenance of network solutions, assists with troubleshooting network issues, and helps monitor network performance as the business grows. You'll work closely with senior engineers and internal teams, building your skills across a broad range of network technologies while contributing to operational tasks.
Candidates located in other cities across Australia are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in building and maintaining Swoop's network infrastructure under guidance from senior engineers
Support cross-team efforts to improve network performance and reliability
Help develop technical documentation and support project deliverables
Investigate and troubleshoot routine network issues, escalating complex problems to senior engineers or vendors
Assist with hardware setup and configuration based on established design requirements
Support procurement processes for network resources
Help monitor network performance and assist with upgrades to support growth
Document network architecture and contribute to knowledge base and process improvements
Provide first-line technical support to customers
About You
Some experience or strong foundational knowledge in networking, gained through study, certifications, an internship, or entry-level IT/telecommunications work
Basic understanding of networking concepts such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, L3VPN, QoS, and an interest in learning radio PtP/PtMP systems
Exposure to or willingness to learn equipment from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, HPE, Mikrotik, and A10
Eagerness to develop scripting skills and gain project exposure in a technology setting
Relevant certifications (e.g. CCNA) desirable but not essential
Why Join Swoop?
Hybrid working environment with flexibility
Be part of a growing business where your work makes a real impact
We’re proud to foster an inclusive and supportive environment where every team member is empowered, every voice is valued, and innovation thrives.
Interested? Apply Now!
Satisfactory police checks, reference checks and working rights are required for this role.