Megaport

Network Operations Tech Lead

Megaport  •  Brisbane, AU (Remote)  •  11 hours ago
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Job Description

About Latitude.sh

Latitude.sh global computing platform was launched in 2019, enabling businesses to programmatically deploy single-tenant Bare Metal instances in different parts of the world. We are a team of passionate individuals about hardware, software, and network infrastructure looking to build the fastest, easiest-to-use, developer-centric single-tenant Cloud infrastructure. If you share this passion, join our growing team of talented people and help build the future of the Internet.

Why Latitude.sh?

We're a lean, agile team of passionate professionals who believe in the power of innovation and creative problem-solving. As part of our team, you won't be lost in the crowd – you'll be an essential contributor, making a real impact from day one. Our values at Latitude.sh guide us in all our work and partnerships. We're proud to be an inclusive company, and we welcome all applicants for our open positions, regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, nationality, or disability. If these values speak to you, we'd love for you to become a part of our team.

The Role

The Network Operations Tech Lead is responsible for leading the 3rd shift team at Latitude.sh, ensuring around-the-clock availability, stability, and performance of our global network infrastructure. This role bridges hands-on technical work and team leadership, acting as the primary escalation point during overnight operations.

The Tech Lead coordinates with other shift leads and reports directly to the Network Manager, contributing to a continuous improvement culture across the entire NetOps team. This position demands deep technical expertise, strong decision-making under pressure, and the ability to guide and develop a team of Senior Network Analysts.

What You'll Be Doing

What We're Looking For

  • English communication skills (B2 level or higher), both written and spoken;
  • Bachelor's degree in Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience);
  • Proven experience leading or mentoring technical teams in a network operations environment;
  • Deep understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols, including:
  • Layer 2 & 3 concepts: MAC, VLAN, Trunking, Spanning Tree
  • IP networking: ARP, Subnetting, ACLs, DHCP
  • Routing: BGP, OSPF
  • Transport & management: TCP, UDP, SNMP, NTP, SSH
  • Troubleshooting tools: Ping, Traceroute
  • Strong incident command skills, with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional response during critical events;
  • Excellent prioritization and decision-making skills, able to act calmly and effectively under pressure;
  • Clear and effective communication with both technical and non-technical audiences;
  • Cisco CCNA certification (required); CCNP or higher strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Juniper, Fortinet, Huawei, or multi-vendor environments;
  • Previous experience in ISP, data center, or large-scale infrastructure environments;
  • Familiarity with network monitoring tools (Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, LibreNMS, etc.);
  • Experience interacting directly with carriers and transit providers;
  • Prior experience in a shift lead or team lead role within a 24x7 NOC environment.

What We Offer

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Megaport

About Megaport

We make connectivity easy.

Megaport is changing the way people, enterprises, and service providers interconnect globally. Our Software Defined Network (SDN) connects 1000+ enabled data centres in 26 countries across North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. We enable customers with fast, flexible, secure and on-demand connectivity to leading cloud, network, and managed service providers. Our Network as a Service solution offers greater agility, reduced operating costs, and increased speed to market compared to traditional connectivity options.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Fortitude Valley, AU
Year Founded
2013
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