Job Description

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.

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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.

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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.

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The Opportunity

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Own end-to-end delivery of global WAN, ISP and fibre connectivity across new and existing data centre deployments.
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- Manage carrier relationships, ensuring bandwidth, resiliency, route diversity and operational readiness are achieved.
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- Drive fibre installations, circuit provisioning, cross-connects and capacity upgrades.
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- Lead carrier escalations to remove deployment blockers and accelerate delivery.
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- Coordinate closely with Network Engineering, Infrastructure, Procurement and Operations teams.
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- Oversee failover testing, route validation and connectivity acceptance activities.
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- Identify risks around bandwidth, redundancy and carrier delivery, implementing mitigation strategies.
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- Forecast future connectivity requirements to support rapid infrastructure growth.
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- Develop reporting, governance and deployment tracking processes across global connectivity programs.
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About You

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

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You'll ideally have:

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