Brisbane Solution Architect: Cisco SDA Migration Lead

Pearson Carter Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson Carter Limited is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead Cisco SDA migration and transformation initiatives in Brisbane. You will design and oversee migrations across complex enterprise networks, collaborating with customers, delivery teams, and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable architectures.

The role emphasizes architecture leadership across network, security, and connectivity programs, with a focus on future-state design, risk management, and on-site delivery in

Qualifications

• Experience as a Solution Architect delivering enterprise network and security solutions.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Cisco SDA, Cisco DNA Center (DNAC), Cisco ISE, and related Cisco technologies.
• Proven track record delivering network migration, transformation, or modernisation initiatives.
• Strong consulting capability with experience facilitating workshops and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of network automation, APIs, orchestration, and integration methodologies.
• Experience aligning technical solutions with operational processes and business objectives.
• Strong documentation skills with experience producing architecture and migration deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in client-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable and secure Cisco SDA architectures across enterprise LAN, WLAN, and segmentation environments.
• Review existing network infrastructure and create transformation roadmaps and migration plans.
• Produce architectural artefacts including HLDs, LLDs, technical diagrams, and implementation documentation.
• Lead workshops with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and define outcomes.
• Translate business requirements into practical and supportable technology solutions.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project delivery, including build, testing, deployment, and transition phases.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and operational impacts, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, customers, and technology vendors.
• Ensure solutions align with security, performance, operational, and scalability requirements.

Skills

Cisco SDA

DNAC

ISE

Network design

Stakeholder engagement

Automation APIs

Security architecture

Documentation

Tools

Cisco DNA Center

Cisco ISE

Job description

Pearson Carter Limited is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead Cisco SDA migration and transformation initiatives in Brisbane. You will design and oversee migrations across complex enterprise networks, collaborating with customers, delivery teams, and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable architectures.

The role emphasizes architecture leadership across network, security, and connectivity programs, with a focus on future-state design, risk management, and on-site delivery in