Core Network DevOps Principal Engineer

One New Zealand

. Design, implement and support the 24x7 operation of Core Mobile and Fixed Data Network DevOps domains .

Posted 11/1/2026contractNew ZealandLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of Core Data technologies and adjacent network domains, with a strong focus on automation frameworks and CI/CD practices. Capable of delivering network designs that enhance performance and reliability while adhering to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

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Core Data TechnologiesAutomation FrameworksCI/CD Pipelines3GPP and ETSI SpecificationsStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Core Data TechnologiesMobile Data CoreFixed Data CoreMobile SignallingAutomation FrameworksScripting LanguagesCI/CD PipelinesNetwork Change ProcessesPerformance MetricsAgile Practices

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsDecision-Making SkillsStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

VMwareOpenShiftOpenStackDockerKubernetesAzure DevOps

Industry Keywords

ITIL MethodologiesRegulatory RequirementsNetwork IntegrityOperational SLAIncident Resolution

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureDockerKubernetesOpenShiftOpenStackVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement and support the 24x7 operation of Core Mobile and Fixed Data Network DevOps domains
Drive improvements in network capability, performance and reliability
Deliver accurate, cost-effective network designs aligned with architectural, design and operational requirements
Provide technical oversight and design guidance to engineers
Define capacity and performance metrics and develop platform and domain reporting
Contribute to platform and domain roadmaps and network plans
Own implementation and acceptance plans
Peer review low-level and high-level designs
Ensure implementations follow appropriate network change processes and maintain network integrity
Deliver changes on time and within budget, with robust acceptance testing
Participate in the 24x7 on-call roster as required
Resolve incidents within operational SLA targets and reduce incident volumes
Develop processes, procedures, automation and AI workflows to improve operational performance
Maintain network integrity through an effective maintenance programme

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive knowledge of Core Data technologies across Mobile Data Core, Fixed Data Core or Mobile Signalling
Strong understanding of adjacent network domains including IMS, voice, messaging, IP transport and security
Excellent knowledge of 3GPP and ETSI specifications
Experience with automation frameworks and scripting languages
Experience with virtualised and containerised environments such as VMware, OpenShift, OpenStack, Docker or Kubernetes
Experience using CI/CD pipelines such as Azure DevOps to automate deployments
Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and decision-making skills in high-performing technical teams
Ability to share platform and Core Domain knowledge effectively across teams and support successful Agile practices
Good understanding of relevant industry regulatory requirements and ITIL methodologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Most roles allow flexibility to work from home and flex your hours to enjoy work & whānau commitments
Lifestyle leave, with the option to purchase an extra week or two of annual leave
Discounts on One New Zealand products, services and much more
Access to world-class learning platforms through the AI School
Career pathways that evolve with you
Rainbow Tick certified diversity-supportive workplace