Network Architect

Whizdom Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom Recruitment in Canberra is seeking a Network Architect to define and evolve the enterprise network across on‑premises, cloud-connected and hybrid environments. You will provide strategic and technical leadership to ensure secure, scalable and resilient network services aligned with organisational goals.

You will translate requirements into network capabilities, develop architecture standards and roadmaps, and lead complex initiatives while maintaining security architectures per ISM, PSPF

Qualifications

• 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.
• Define and implement network security architectures in accordance with the ISM, PSPF and Essential Eight.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide architecture assurance and technical governance across projects and operational initiatives.

Job description

Network Architect Whizdom Recruitment ACT, AU

About the Role:

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.