Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, ServiceNow Partner
ISO 27001, Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet Partner
Green Flags
Telstra brand provides stability and scale ASX-listed benefits structure Strong telecommunications backbone Good vendor partnerships
Highest-rated small MSP on Glassdoor Strong culture and employee satisfaction Good technology focus
Red Flags
550 roles cut in July 2025 — largest restructure in years Telco culture dominates — IT services are secondary Contractor dependency creates inconsistency Bureaucratic decision-making slows everything down Legacy telco culture persists in some divisions
Small scale — limited exposure to large projects Below-market salaries at senior levels
Worker Pros
Telstra compensation structure is genuinely good ASX-listed stability — won't be sold or acquired Access to Telstra's network and enterprise relationships Brand recognition opens doors
Great culture Technology focus High Glassdoor rating
Worker Cons
550 roles cut in 2025 — even Telstra isn't immune IT services are secondary to the telco business Bureaucratic culture slows innovation Contractor dependency creates quality inconsistency Career progression limited unless you're in the telco side
Both Telco / Enterprise and Security / Infrastructure have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities — whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.
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