Senior Network Architect: Enterprise WAN, Cloud & Security

Datacom; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Continuous learning and career growth

Industry-leading training platforms

Staff discounts

Job summary

Datacom is seeking a Senior Network Architect to design and govern complex enterprise networks across multi-site environments in Australia. You will translate business requirements into scalable LAN/WAN architectures, work with customers and project teams, and ensure alignment with architecture standards.

The role emphasizes advanced routing (BGP, OSPF, MPLS), security, cloud networking (Azure, AWS), SD-WAN, and practical recommendations to support business outcomes and delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and governing complex enterprise network architectures across multi-site environments.
• Advanced knowledge of LAN/WAN routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS).
• Proven track record in scalable, highly available network designs and business continuity.
• Strong security architecture understanding including segmentation and zero trust.
• Experience with hybrid cloud networking (Azure/AWS) and SD-WAN.
• Ability to translate requirements into architecture standards, roadmaps and designs.
• Experience evaluating vendors and emerging technologies with practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and document complex LAN and WAN architectures meeting current and future needs.
• Define architectures within enterprise principles, standards, and policies.
• Create clear technical designs and reports with practical recommendations.
• Advise leaders on network needs, performance and solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and vendor solutions for improvements.
• Review designs for quality, consistency and standards alignment.
• Provide ongoing technical guidance for existing networks and initiatives.
• Lead design workshops and communicate complex concepts clearly.

Skills

LAN/WAN design

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

SD-WAN

Azure

AWS

Zero Trust

Network security

Vendor evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Datacom is seeking a Senior Network Architect to design and govern complex enterprise networks across multi-site environments in Australia. You will translate business requirements into scalable LAN/WAN architectures, work with customers and project teams, and ensure alignment with architecture standards.

The role emphasizes advanced routing (BGP, OSPF, MPLS), security, cloud networking (Azure, AWS), SD-WAN, and practical recommendations to support business outcomes and delivery.