Principal Network Architect

Michael Page; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 216.000 - 264.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation assistance

Sponsorship support

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page in Sydney seeks a Principal Network Architect to shape network architecture for a Technology & Telecoms organisation, ensuring reliable connectivity and future readiness. You will provide direction across planning, design and implementation, helping the business make informed infrastructure decisions.

The role focuses on guiding architecture governance, delivering scalable, resilient networks and collaborating with executives to translate needs into practical designs.

Qualifikationen

• 12+ years' experience designing and operating large-scale network infrastructure.
• Senior roles in architecture governance, design reviews or leadership.
• Deep expertise in IP/MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN and large-scale routing architectures.

Aufgaben

• Develop network architecture designs that meet business and technical requirements.
• Define network standards, principles and design documentation to support consistent delivery.
• Review existing network environments and identify improvements to performance, resilience and scalability.
• Provide technical guidance for network projects from planning through implementation.
• Assess proposed network solutions and provide recommendations aligned with architecture.
• Translate business needs into clear network designs with technology stakeholders.
• Maintain architecture roadmaps guiding future network investment and decisions.
• Resolve complex design matters and document options for decision-makers.

Kenntnisse

IP/MPLS

Segment Routing

EVPN

Large-scale routing

SRLG considerations

Stakeholder management

DWDM

OTN

Tools

DWDM

OTN

Jobbeschreibung

As a Principal Network Architect in Sydney, you will shape network architecture for a Technology & Telecoms organisation, creating practical designs that support reliable connectivity and future technical needs. You will provide technical direction across network planning, design and implementation, helping the business make informed infrastructure decisions.

The organisation operating in the Infrastructure Sector

Description

• Develop network architecture designs that meet business and technical requirements.
• Define network standards, principles and design documentation to support consistent delivery.
• Review existing network environments and identify practical improvements to performance, resilience and scalability.
• Provide technical guidance for network infrastructure projects, from planning through to implementation.
• Assess proposed network solutions and provide recommendations that align with architectural requirements.
• Work with technology stakeholders to translate business needs into clear network designs.
• Maintain architecture roadmaps that guide future network investment and technical decisions.
• Resolve complex network design matters and document clear options for decision-makers.

Profile

• 12+ years' experience designing and operating large-scale network infrastructure.
• Proven experience as a Principal Network Architect, Lead Network Architect, Distinguished Engineer or similar senior technical role.
• Deep expertise across carrier-grade or hyperscale backbone environments.
• Strong experience with IP/MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN and large-scale routing architectures.
• Hands-on knowledge of optical transport technologies including DWDM and OTN.
• Demonstrated experience designing resilient network architectures with physical-route diversity and SRLG considerations.
• Experience leading architecture governance, technical assurance and design reviews.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage technical and executive audiences.
• Confidence providing clear technical advice on complex network design matters.

Highly Desirable

• Experience with subsea cable networks and international connectivity.
• Exposure to AI, HPC or GPU-driven infrastructure environments.
• Experience supporting InfiniBand, RDMA or RoCE-based networking environments.

Job Offer

• Permanent Principal Network Architect position based in Sydney.
• Salary of up to $240,000 per annum + super
• Relocation and sponsorship support.