Principal Backbone Architect - AI Infra & Cloud

Hamilton Barnes ?; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing technology organisation in Sydney is seeking a Principal Network Architect to lead the design and evolution of its national and international backbone.

You will build a scalable, resilient, vendor-neutral connectivity architecture across terrestrial fibre, subsea networks, optical transport, IP backbone and data-centre interconnect, working with carriers, data centres and engineering teams. 10+ years' experience in backbone networks and DWDM/optics is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing and operating large-scale backbone networks.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and technical direction of the national and international backbone network.
• Design and evolve terrestrial fibre, subsea, optical and IP backbone infrastructure.
• Define network standards, reference architectures and reusable design patterns.
• Lead technical evaluation and selection of carriers, subsea providers and network vendors.
• Develop technical requirements, RFPs and vendor evaluation criteria.
• Provide technical assurance across design, delivery, migration and operational readiness.
• Lead complex network changes, migrations and cutovers.
• Mentor senior engineers and contribute to long-term connectivity strategy.

Skills

Backbone architecture

Carrier/vendor management

DWDM / OTN / optics

IP/MPLS & SR

SRLG resilience

Stakeholder management

Job description

A rapidly growing technology organisation in Sydney is seeking a Principal Network Architect to lead the design and evolution of its national and international backbone.

You will build a scalable, resilient, vendor-neutral connectivity architecture across terrestrial fibre, subsea networks, optical transport, IP backbone and data-centre interconnect, working with carriers, data centres and engineering teams. 10+ years' experience in backbone networks and DWDM/optics is required.