Join a rapidly growing AI infrastructure organisation building some of the world's largest GPU-powered cloud environments for AI training and high-performance computing (HPC). This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering the global network connectivity that underpins next-generation AI infrastructure.

We're looking for an experienced Global WAN Connectivity Lead to own the end-to-end delivery of WAN, fibre and carrier connectivity across a rapidly expanding international data centre footprint.

This is an execution-focused leadership role where you'll work closely with engineering, infrastructure deployment and telecommunications providers to ensure every site is online, resilient and ready before production go-live.

The Opportunity

You'll take ownership of global WAN connectivity, driving fibre deployments, ISP provisioning, carrier escalations and bandwidth readiness across multiple international locations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, mission-critical environments and enjoys driving vendors and stakeholders to deliver against ambitious timelines.

Key Responsibilities

- Own end-to-end delivery of global WAN, ISP and fibre connectivity across new and existing data centre deployments.
- Manage carrier relationships, ensuring bandwidth, resiliency, route diversity and operational readiness are achieved.
- Drive fibre installations, circuit provisioning, cross-connects and capacity upgrades.
- Lead carrier escalations to remove deployment blockers and accelerate delivery.




- Coordinate closely with Network Engineering, Infrastructure, Procurement and Operations teams.
- Oversee failover testing, route validation and connectivity acceptance activities.
- Identify risks around bandwidth, redundancy and carrier delivery, implementing mitigation strategies.
- Forecast future connectivity requirements to support rapid infrastructure growth.
- Develop reporting, governance and deployment tracking processes across global connectivity programs.

About You You'll bring a strong background in large-scale WAN infrastructure and carrier delivery, with the ability to influence both technical and commercial stakeholders.

You'll ideally have

- 8+ years' experience in WAN, telecommunications, carrier operations or fibre infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of WAN architecture, ISP delivery, carrier provisioning and route diversity.
- Experience managing telecommunications providers, dark fibre operators and colocation partners.
- Proven ability to drive vendor accountability and resolve complex delivery issues.
- Experience delivering connectivity into enterprise, hyperscale, cloud or data centre environments.
- Robust understanding of resilient network design, bandwidth planning and high-availability infrastructure.
- Exposure to DWDM, backbone networks, Internet Exchanges (IX) or long-haul transport is highly regarded.
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.
- The ability to manage multiple global deployment programs simultaneously.

📌 Global WAN Connectivity Lead (AI/Cloud Data Centre) (Sydney)
🏢 Capital Executive Search
📍 Sydney