Senior Network Architect & Automation Leader

RACQ; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Roadside assistance

Employee discounts

Wellbeing programs

Flexible work

Job summary

RACQ is seeking a Network Principal to act as the technical authority for enterprise networking, shaping secure, resilient and high-performing connectivity. You will lead network roadmaps, set standards, and drive modern engineering practices while remaining hands-on in design and implementation.

You will influence senior stakeholders, guide SD-WAN and automation initiatives, and build capability across RACQ through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise across routing, switching, wireless, WAN and SD-WAN.
• Experience with data centre and hybrid cloud networking.
• Strong knowledge of network security, segmentation and zero-trust.
• Experience with network automation, SDN, IaC and scripting (Python/PowerShell).

Responsibilities

• Own network roadmaps and engineering standards.
• Design and improve secure, resilient and scalable network services.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership while remaining hands-on in complex network design and troubleshooting.
• Drive automation, software-defined networking and modern engineering practices.
• Manage lifecycle risks, technical debt, capacity and service health.
• Provide technical assurance and trusted advice to senior stakeholders.
• Build networking capability through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Wireless & WAN

SD-WAN

Data Centre Networking

Hybrid Cloud Networking

Network Security & Zero-Trust

Automation & Scripting

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Job description

RACQ is seeking a Network Principal to act as the technical authority for enterprise networking, shaping secure, resilient and high-performing connectivity. You will lead network roadmaps, set standards, and drive modern engineering practices while remaining hands-on in design and implementation.

You will influence senior stakeholders, guide SD-WAN and automation initiatives, and build capability across RACQ through coaching and knowledge sharing.