Our Team CultureWe’re a team of problem solvers, pixel pushers, code slingers, and cloud fanatics. Culture is more than a poster on the wall here – collaboration beats hierarchy, curiosity fuels our growth, and everyone’s voice matters. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We work across time zones to execute on our global vision, trust each other to get things done, and never compromise our values for commercial gain. Most importantly, we place our customers at the center of everything we do.
Your RoleAs a Deployment Engineer, you are passionate about using technology to scale and strengthen a global network. You bring a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous improvement, always willing to go the extra mile to ensure fast, precise deployment of networking hardware. With excellent troubleshooting skills and a naturally curious mindset, you approach technical challenges methodically—digging deep to find root causes and applying your knowledge to deliver practical, lasting solutions. You’re analytical by nature, turning data into insights and trends into action. In a highly collaborative, global environment, you communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders to resolve complex deployment and network issues with efficiency and accuracy.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design, analyse, test, and complete the setup of new sites globally
- Create technical input for site deployments and upgrades, including hardware and specific configuration requirements to suit the varying needs of the stakeholders
- Consult with stakeholders to determine system functional specifications and provide recommendations
- Develop technical documentation for testing and installation of hardware
- Lead configuration of enterprise switching gear (Cisco, Juniper), ready via remote secure methods
- Design, implement and test Cloud On-ramp connections with Cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Oracle)
- Advise and collaborate with a variety of global suppliers including data centres and carriers on deploying these new sites and develop strategies for anticipating, preparing for, and addressing any challenges that may arise
- Design, implement and test global circuits
- Design and build in-house prototypes for testing and to use to further educate stakeholders
- Lead team to ensure that deployment and migration plans stay on track
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 3 years of experience designing and managing international networks
- Proven ability to work independently and apply advanced analytical and strategic skills in designing, developing, and testing global network operations
- Experience with network automation and scripting to ensure systems are fully operational upon deployment, with strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities
- Experience in a Network Operations Center (NOC) or similar operational role
- Skilled in analyzing, testing, and troubleshooting network hardware and configurations
- Strong project and team management skills
- Hands-on experience in network monitoring, configuration, and lifecycle management
- Experience with fiber optic technologies, including DWDM systems and related hardware
- Possesses CCNA certification or equivalent Junos OS qualifications
- Proficient with Atlassian tools, particularly Jira and Confluence
What We Offer
- Flexible working environment – a remote-first culture with coworking options available.
- Generous leave plans – including parental leave, birthday leave, and a purchased annual leave program.
- Health and wellness support – through a wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Comprehensive learning support – generous study and training allowance plus paid study leave.
- Creative, modern workspaces – designed to inspire when you're not working remotely, plus access to coworking spaces via our global WeWork membership if you work remotely, but like to get out of the house sometimes.
- Motivated, inclusive team – work alongside industry experts and fresh talent
- Recognition programs – celebrate achievements with our Legend and Kudos awards.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Megaport's Talent Acquisition Team at Careers@megaport.com
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