The Network Architect is responsible for defining, governing and evolving the Departments enterprise network architecture across on-premises, cloud-connected and hybrid environments. The role provides strategic and technical leadership to ensure network services are secure, scalable, resilient, supportable and aligned with organisational objectives.
Working within the Network Operations team, the Network Architect translates business, security and technology requirements into network capabilities, designs and implementation roadmaps. The role develops architecture patterns, standards and designs, provides technical governance and assurance across projects and operational initiatives, and leads or contributes to the implementation of complex network capabilities where specialist expertise is required.
Primary Duties:
- Develop and maintain enterprise network architecture, standards, patterns and roadmaps.
- Translate business, security and operational requirements into network capabilities and solution designs.
- Lead the design and implementation of strategic network initiatives and complex technical changes.
- Produce high-level and detailed network designs and implementation guidance.
- Act as the technical lead for complex network projects and technology refresh activities.
- Provide architecture assurance and technical governance across projects and operational initiatives.
- Define and implement network security architectures in accordance with the ISM, PSPF and Essential Eight.
- Drive improvements in network resilience, security, monitoring, automation and operational supportability.
- Guide technology lifecycle management, capacity planning and network modernisation activities.
- Maintain strong technical knowledge through hands-on engagement with enterprise network technologies.
- Engage with stakeholders at all organisational levels to develop and communicate technical solutions.
Location and Contract Term: This role is Canberra based . 12 month contract with 2 x 12-- month contract extension options pending budget and delegate approval .
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a NV1 security clearance.
How to Apply: Applications close 15 September.
Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks
Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates
Call Kelly 0480 002 457 or email kelly@whizdom.com.au for any further information
