Network Architect
Core
Define, govern, and evolve enterprise network architecture across on-premises, cloud-connected, and hybrid environments to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient network services.
Role type
Senior Network Architect (Enterprise/Cloud)
Builds
Enterprise network capabilities, architecture patterns, standards, detailed designs, and implementation roadmaps
Domain
Federal Government / Enterprise Networking & Security
Required skills
Enterprise network architecture design, network security architecture, multi-vendor environment expertise, routing and switching, WAN and cloud networking, network automation, stakeholder engagement, technical governance
Preferred skills
Azure cloud networking, Zero Trust architecture, network automation/orchestration, design authority experience
Technologies
Fortinet, Ansible, Azure, Enterprise routing/switching, Load balancing, Virtualised network products, Network management/observability tooling
Responsibilities
Define and maintain enterprise network architecture, standards, patterns, and roadmaps; Translate business and security needs into end-to-end network solution designs; Lead the design and delivery of complex network initiatives; Produce high-quality architecture and design artefacts; Provide architecture governance and technical assurance; Implement network security architecture aligned to Commonwealth frameworks; Drive improvements to resilience, monitoring, automation, and operational supportability; Support capacity planning, lifecycle management, and network modernisation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership