Senior Network Architect

Accenture; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in Sydney seeks a Senior Network Architect to lead design and delivery of complex network and security transformation programs across SD-WAN, SASE, cloud, data center networking, and security. You'll translate business requirements into scalable architectures, partner with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, and produce architecture documentation from HLDs to implementation standards.

This role offers exposure to large-scale enterprise environments across Australia and

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 aligned with industry trends.
• Review RFPs and RFIs and contribute to high-quality solution responses and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with senior client stakeholders to shape network and security strategies.
• Produce architecture documentation including HLDs, LLDs, BOMs, and implementation standards.
• Provide technical leadership throughout planning, implementation, migration and transformation activities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
• Support multi-vendor enterprise networking environments.
• Collaborate with project, delivery and operations teams to ensure governance.

Job description

Lead large-scale enterprise network and cloud transformation programs across SD-WAN, SASE, cloud, data center networking, and security.

Shape architecture strategy and influence technology roadmaps for some of Australia's largest enterprise environments.

Work closely with senior client stakeholders to design innovative, scalable, and secure network solutions.

Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, or Perth.

Security Requirement: Due to the secure nature of this role, we strongly encourage applications from Australian Citizens, active security clearance holders, or candidates eligible to obtain security clearance. Candidates with existing clearance will be highly regarded.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex network and security transformation programs. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, translating business requirements into modern, scalable, and secure architectures across enterprise networking, cloud connectivity, and security domains.

This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale transformation initiatives while partnering with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and cross-functional delivery groups to develop innovative solutions that drive business outcomes.

Key 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 and client requirements into scalable technical solutions aligned with industry trends and standard service offerings.
• Review RFPs and RFIs and contribute to high-quality solution responses, business cases, and transformation roadmaps.
• Partner with senior client stakeholders to shape network and security strategies.
• Produce architecture and design documentation including HLDs, LLDs, Bills of Materials, and implementation standards.
• Provide technical leadership throughout planning, implementation, migration, and transformation activities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to address business needs.
• Support multi-vendor enterprise networking environments and technology ecosystems.
• Collaborate with project, delivery, and operational teams to ensure solution quality and governance.