Cisco SDA Enterprise Network Architect

Pearson Carter Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role in Sydney

Job summary

Pearson Carter Limited in Sydney is seeking a seasoned Solution Architect to lead enterprise network modernisation initiatives, focusing on Cisco SDA-driven transformations and security alignment.

You will design target-state architectures, guide migrations, run architecture workshops with stakeholders, and ensure delivery across networking and security domains. The role is on-site in Sydney with immediate start potential; strong governance, documentation, and client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering solution architecture across enterprise network and security environments.
• Strong expertise with Cisco SDA, Cisco DNA Center (DNAC), Cisco ISE, and campus networking technologies.
• Experience in large-scale migration, refresh, or network transformation programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and consulting capabilities.
• Experience facilitating technical workshops and translating business requirements into solution designs.
• Understanding of network automation, programmability, APIs, and platform integration.
• Strong architecture governance, documentation, and technical design experience.

Responsibilities

• Define target-state network and security architectures leveraging Cisco SDA technologies.
• Develop transition strategies for complex enterprise networking environments.
• Lead discovery sessions and architecture workshops with business and technical stakeholders.
• Create architecture deliverables including solution designs, migration plans, implementation documentation, and technical standards.
• Provide architectural oversight throughout deployment and transition activities.
• Evaluate technical risks, dependencies, and operational considerations associated with migration programs.
• Work alongside engineering and project teams to ensure architecture alignment during delivery.
• Engage with customer leadership, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Ensure solutions align with security, compliance, supportability, and operational requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Workshop facilitation

Architecture governance

Technical design

Tools

Cisco SDA

Cisco DNAC

Cisco ISE

Campus networking

Job description

Pearson Carter Limited in Sydney is seeking a seasoned Solution Architect to lead enterprise network modernisation initiatives, focusing on Cisco SDA-driven transformations and security alignment.

You will design target-state architectures, guide migrations, run architecture workshops with stakeholders, and ensure delivery across networking and security domains. The role is on-site in Sydney with immediate start potential; strong governance, documentation, and client-facing skills are essential.