Senior Enterprise Network Architect - SD-WAN, SASE & Cloud

Accenture Global; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced Senior Network Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex network and security transformation programs across enterprise networking, cloud connectivity and security domains. You will partner with senior stakeholders to shape architecture strategies, produce HLDs/LLDs and BOMs, and guide multi-vendor implementations in Australia.

Travel may be required across major Australian cities, with a focus on Sydney and Melbourne, and a security clearance is

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering, architecture, or transformation roles.
• 5+ years of experience leading large-scale network and cloud transformation programs.
• Extensive experience with enterprise routing and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, ACI).
• Strong expertise in SASE architectures and solutions (Netskope, Fortinet, Palo Alto).
• Experience designing and implementing next-generation firewall and application delivery solutions.
• Proven experience with cloud networking across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of governance, change management, and ITSM practices.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, consulting, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead network architecture and design activities for enterprise transformation programs.
• Define architecture strategies across SD-WAN, SASE, cloud networking, data center networking, and network security.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Review RFPs/RFIs and contribute to solution responses and roadmaps.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape network and security strategies.
• Produce architecture and design documentation (HLDs, LLDs, BOMs, implementation standards).
• Provide technical leadership throughout planning, migration, and transformation activities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
• Support multi-vendor enterprise networking environments and governance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Tools

Netskope

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Job description

Accenture is seeking an experienced Senior Network Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex network and security transformation programs across enterprise networking, cloud connectivity and security domains. You will partner with senior stakeholders to shape architecture strategies, produce HLDs/LLDs and BOMs, and guide multi-vendor implementations in Australia.

Travel may be required across major Australian cities, with a focus on Sydney and Melbourne, and a security clearance is