Infrastructure Solution Designer

 It starts with YES!     

At Optus, we are fuelled by optimism, unwavering customer focus, and a team of amazing people. And that’s where we come in…. “the amazing people” part! We don’t sit back and wait for the future to happen, we are out there crafting our own path through new technology, innovation, and investment. We are truly a challenger brand, with challenger spirit. 
 

As an Infrastructure Solution Designer at Optus, you’ll be at the forefront of designing secure, resilient platforms to protect and enhance our network infrastructure. This role emphasizes firewall management, security, monitoring, and platform solutions to safeguard critical systems and optimise network performance. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, implement, and maintain robust security frameworks that adapt to emerging threats and ensure reliable, secure connectivity. If you’re passionate about designing solutions that prioritize security, monitoring, and platform integrity, this opportunity is for you! 

Your day in the life as an Infrastructure Solution Designer 

• Architect and implement firewall and security solutions to safeguard our network infrastructure and data

• Collaborate with teams to design and deploy monitoring platforms, ensuring proactive issue detection and quick response

• Evaluate and optimize platform configurations, aligning with security protocols and performance goals

• Work closely with stakeholders to integrate security requirements into infrastructure projects and solutions

• Lead the setup and management of secure platforms, enhancing both network protection and operational efficiency

• Conduct regular reviews of monitoring systems to refine alert settings and enhance incident response effectiveness

Experience required 

• Proven experience in designing and implementing firewall and network security solutions 

• Strong knowledge of security protocols, monitoring systems, and platform management tools 

• Demonstrated expertise in managing security-focused infrastructure projects in complex environments

• Familiarity with network protocols, intrusion detection, and threat monitoring systems

• Experience working with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices into infrastructure design

• Proficiency in configuring and optimizing platforms for both secure access and high performance

• Experience in DNS will be highly regarded

The good stuff … 

• 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit!   

• Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver   

• All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the ‘Parents at Work portal’   

• Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue – even earn a MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University)   

• Connect at work through one of our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans and Yarn Network   

• Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office   

• Easy travel options to Sydney Campus: Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon!   

  At Optus, we have an ambitious goal to be Australia’s most loved everyday brand. Curious about our culture? Go behind the scenes with our people by searching #OptusLife on LinkedIn.   

Intrigued but don't tick every box? We are building our AI capabilities and value diverse perspectives. If you're driven to join us on this journey, apply now - your passion matters more than a perfect match.   

At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email AccessibleRecruitment@optus.com.au along with your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch.   

For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity.