Cisco SDA Solutions Architect – On-Site Sydney

Pearson Carter Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will define target architectures, oversee migrations, and govern delivery with stakeholders across networking and security domains. This contract role is on-site in Sydney with immediate start and high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering solution architecture across enterprise network and security environments.
• Strong expertise with Cisco SDA, Cisco DNAC, Cisco ISE, and campus networking technologies.
• Previous involvement 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.

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

Cisco SDA

Cisco DNAC

Cisco ISE

Enterprise network architecture

Stakeholder management

Workshops facilitation

APIs & programmability

Technical governance

Vendor engagement

Job description

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

You will define target architectures, oversee migrations, and govern delivery with stakeholders across networking and security domains. This contract role is on-site in Sydney with immediate start and high-profile projects.