Senior Network Data Analyst

Job Description: Senior Network Data Analyst / Network Performance Analytics Specialist

Location: Sydney, NSW (Hybrid/Onsite) | Employment Type: Full-Time | Department: Network Analytics / Telecommunications

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Data Analyst to join our telecommunications analytics team. This role is ideal for a data professional who thrives at the intersection of network engineering and data science — turning raw telco data into actionable business insights through advanced SQL, Python, and BI-driven dashboards.

Years of Experience Required

• Minimum 8–10 years of overall experience in data analytics, business analysis, or network performance analysis within the telecommunications sector.
• 3+ years specifically in a senior/lead data analyst capacity, including dashboard design ownership and stakeholder-facing reporting.
• Prior exposure to multi-generation network technologies (2G/3G/4G-LTE/VoLTE/5G-NR) strongly preferred.

Skills & Knowledge Required

Technical / Analytical

• Strong proficiency in SQL for querying and manipulating large, high-volume datasets and fetching meaningful insights
• Working knowledge of Python for data analysis and automation
• Advanced Power BI/ Tableau skills, including Power Query (M) and DAX
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms — Microsoft Azure , Data Lakes , and ideally Google Cloud (BigQuery, GA, GTM)
• Proficiency in Excel for ad-hoc analysis and reporting

Automation & Collaboration Tools

• Power Automate for workflow automation and reporting efficiency
• SharePoint for document and data collaboration
• Jira and Confluence for Agile project tracking and documentation

Domain Knowledge

• Understanding of telecom network KPIs (accessibility, retainability, mobility, throughput)
• Familiarity with network management tools
• Knowledge of network optimisation principles across 3G, 4G/LTE, VoLTE, and 5G-NR technologies

Methodologies & Soft Skills

• Agile/Scrum working experience

Key Performance Indicators for the Role

• Improvement in network performance metrics through data-driven interventions
• Increased dashboard/report adoption and stakeholder engagement

Reduction in manual reporting time through automation