Principal Solution Architect, Network & Security

IAG; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13% Superannuation

Annual leave 20 days + 5 MyLeave

Work from home flexibility

myFlex

Insurance discounts

Parental leave 20 weeks

Learning & development

Study assistance

Job summary

IAG in Australia invites a Principal, Network & Security Solution Architect to shape the future of our network and security services. You will drive architecture strategy, target state roadmaps, standards and designs for secure, scalable platforms across a complex enterprise.

You will collaborate with product, engineering, cyber security and operations, provide governance and guidance, and influence technology direction and investments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Network and Security Architecture within a large enterprise.
• Proven ability to define architecture strategies, roadmaps and standards.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve network and security strategies, target architectures and roadmaps.
• Provide architecture leadership across network, cloud and security initiatives.
• Govern architecture standards, guardrails and reference architectures.

Skills

Network Architecture

Security Architecture

Infrastructure Architecture

Domain Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Education

TOGAF certification

Tools

WAN/LAN

Cloud networking

Zero Trust

Firewall

IPAM

Job description

At IAG, we’re ready for you. We're the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand. Our family of brands turns the IAG purpose of making your world a safer place into action by helping everyday Aussies and New Zealanders, supporting their ambitions and making insurance accessible.

As the Principal, Network & Security Solution Architect, you will shape the future direction of IAG's Network and Security Services, driving architecture strategy, modernisation, resilience, and operational excellence across a complex enterprise environment.

You will lead the development of architecture strategies, target state roadmaps, standards, and solution designs that enable secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective network and security platforms. Acting as the bridge between strategic architecture and operational delivery, you will help guide the evolution of IAG's network and security capabilities while ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology priorities.

Working closely with Product Managers, Engineering, Operations, Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture, and strategic technology partners, you will provide technical leadership across key initiatives, influence technology direction and investment decisions, and drive the adoption of modern networking, security, cloud, and automation capabilities. This is a permanent full-time role based in Gadigal Country (Darling Park 2, Sydney), Naarm (Melbourne).

What You'll Do

• Define and evolve network and security strategies, target architectures, technology roadmaps, and modernisation plan that support business and technology objectives.
• Provide architecture leadership and hands‑on solution design across network, cloud, and security initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and strategic outcomes.
• Establish and govern architecture standards, reusable patterns, and security guardrails across network connectivity, cloud networking, segmentation, firewalls, remote access, and Zero Trust capabilities.
• Partner with Product, Operations, Engineering, and Managed Service Providers to improve service reliability, observability, automation, lifecycle management, and operational resilience.
• Provide governance, technical risk assessment, and architecture oversight to ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and operational requirements.
• Influence technology strategy, vendor decisions, and investment priorities while providing thought leadership across architecture, cyber security, and technology communities.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience in Network, Security, Infrastructure, Solution, or Domain Architecture within a large and complex enterprise environment.
• Strong expertise across enterprise networking and security technologies including WAN/LAN, cloud networking, network segmentation, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, firewalls, proxies, load balancing, secure remote access, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Proven experience developing architecture strategies, target state roadmaps, standards, reference architectures, and migration plans.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts and architectural trade-offs to senior leaders and business stakeholders.
• Experience improving operational readiness, resilience, observability, automation, and service outcomes in partnership with engineering and operational teams.
• Knowledge of architecture and security frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA, NIST, ISO27001, ITIL, or CIS Controls. Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, CISSP, CCIE/CCNP, AWS, GCP, or Azure certifications will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard.
• 20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave (extra leave for what’s important to you).
• Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex.
• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance.
• Partner discounts on private health insurance, tech & appliances, and many more.
• Industry-leading 20 weeks paid parental leave.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, the award-winning IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities.

*employment type eligibility criteria apply

Adjustments and Support

If you require any support or adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to ***********@iag.com.au for a confidential conversation.

More About Us

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose‑led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That’s not just words. It’s our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work‑life and your ability to make a difference. We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous‑led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.

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