Principal Network Architect — Sydney (Relocation Support)

Michael Page; Sydney; On-site; AUD 216,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sponsorship support

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

IP/MPLS

Segment Routing

EVPN

Large-scale routing

SRLG considerations

Stakeholder management

DWDM

OTN

Tools

DWDM

OTN

Job description

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.