Principal Telecommunications Engineer

Principal Telecommunications Engineer

Overview:
Join a leading global provider of energy, chemicals, and resources as a Principal Telecommunications Engineer, where your expertise will drive the design and delivery of mission-critical digital infrastructure solutions. In this pivotal role, you'll lead strategic initiatives for enterprise and industrial communication systems that support vital projects in mining, energy, utilities, and industrial sectors. Your leadership will help shape resilient, secure networks and operational technology systems that power major infrastructure developments, contributing to sustainable and innovative industry advancements.

Required Skills:

• Extensive experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, industrial digital infrastructure, or mission-critical technology environments
• Proven expertise in LAN, WAN, and wireless networking, including network architecture, routing, switching, and network security
• Strong knowledge of data centres, server platforms, storage, virtualization, and infrastructure resilience
• Experience designing and integrating site technology systems such as CCTV, security access, fire detection, and communication systems
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles applicable to industrial and enterprise environments
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills
• Technical leadership and project management capabilities across multidisciplinary teams

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with digital transformation initiatives
• Knowledge of industrial operational technology environments
• Familiarity with enterprise cybersecurity standards and protocols
• Prior experience in mining, energy, utilities, or industrial sectors

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
• Significant professional experience in infrastructure design, project delivery, and technology strategy within industrial or mission-critical settings

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with flexible arrangements
• No specific travel or certification requirements specified, but a background supporting infrastructure modernization and operational reliability is advantageous

If you are ready to impact critical infrastructure projects with your technical expertise and leadership, we encourage you to apply and become a key contributor in shaping sustainable energy and industrial solutions.