Network Solutions Architect

Randstad; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Udemy license access

Exclusive platform discounts

Private health fund discounts

3 payruns per week

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Network Solution Architect for a 12-month contract in Brisbane. You will lead strategic and technical directions across enterprise network modernization, connectivity, and telecom transformation, guiding critical digital infrastructure environments.

The role requires 7+ years in solution architecture, strong routing/switching, Zero Trust, cloud networking (Azure), and governance across major projects, with Brisbane-based candidates and valid work rights.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in solution architecture within large enterprise environments.
• Extensive hands-on routing and switching, WAN/LAN architectures, and core networking protocols.
• Strong background in network security technologies including Zscaler and Zero Trust.
• Experience with cloud networking across public, private and hybrid, esp. Azure networking.
• Relevant IT degree or equivalent practical experience and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assess current-state network capabilities and establish target-state architectures and roadmaps.
• Lead design of enterprise networking, Zero Trust, secure access services, cloud connectivity, and segmentation solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, architectural oversight, and governance across major digital infrastructure modernisation projects.
• Collaborate with network, security, cloud and operations teams to review designs and resolve complex challenges.
• Support incident investigations, risk remediation, and continuous improvement for service availability and resilience.

Skills

Enterprise routing

WAN/LAN design

Network security

Azure networking

Zero Trust

Technical leadership

Education

Information Technology degree

Tools

Zscaler

Azure

Firewalls

Job description

Are you an experienced Network Solution Architect seeking an engaging 12-month contract opportunity in Brisbane? In this role, you will provide strategic and technical leadership across major enterprise network modernisation, connectivity, and telecommunications transformation initiatives across critical digital infrastructure environments.

1) What You Will Do:

• Assess current-state network capabilities and establish target-state network architectures, principles, standards, and transition roadmaps.
• Lead the design of complex enterprise networking, Zero Trust, secure access services, cloud connectivity, and network segmentation solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, architectural oversight, and governance across major digital infrastructure modernisation projects.
• Work closely with network, security, cloud, and operational engineering teams to review designs and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Support incident investigations, risk remediation, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure maximum service availability and resilience.

2) What You Need to Apply for This Role:

• 7+ years of dedicated Solution Architecture experience operating within large, complex enterprise environments.
• Extensive hands‑on expertise in enterprise routing and switching, WAN/LAN architectures, and core networking protocols.
• Strong background in network security technologies, including Zscaler, Zero Trust networking, firewalls, and secure access services.
• Demonstrated experience in cloud networking across public, private, and hybrid environments, including Azure networking.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology (or equivalent practical experience) and eligibility to pass standard background checks.

Randstad contractor benefits:

• Access to a Udemy license for ongoing learning and continuous professional development
• Access to exclusive discounts across various platforms
• Discounts on private health funds
• 3 payruns a week

You must be a Brisbane based candidate with unlimited working rights to be considered.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.