Aviation Network Architect for Enterprise Infrastructure

Auckland Airport; Auckland; On-site; NZD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Airport is expanding its technology ecosystem with a Solutions Architect (Network & Infrastructure) role. You will design enterprise-scale network and infrastructure solutions to support day-of-ops performance, including active network design for comms rooms, and lead cross-functional teams through delivery, testing, and handover.

We expect strong leadership, deep network knowledge, and a track record in complex construction or fit-out projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale network solutions.
• Strong leadership and ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of VLANs, IP addressing, network segmentation, switch selection and uplink design.
• Foundational knowledge of server and virtualization infrastructure.
• Experience delivering network infrastructure for major construction or fit-out projects.
• ACE or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end solution design following Auckland Airport architecture principles and reference architectures.
• Lead active network design for comms rooms and edge devices, coordinating with passive cabling teams.
• Provide design assurance through build, testing, go-live and handover with PMO and vendors.
• Embed security and privacy requirements and satisfy AKL governance standards.
• Manage stakeholders, facilitate workshops, and communicate decisions clearly.
• Lead technical discussions with partners and internal teams to keep delivery moving.

Skills

Enterprise network design

Leadership & facilitation

Network fundamentals

Active network design

Security & privacy governance

Stakeholder management

Technical communication

ACE certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / IT or related field

Job description

Auckland Airport is expanding its technology ecosystem with a Solutions Architect (Network & Infrastructure) role. You will design enterprise-scale network and infrastructure solutions to support day-of-ops performance, including active network design for comms rooms, and lead cross-functional teams through delivery, testing, and handover.

We expect strong leadership, deep network knowledge, and a track record in complex construction or fit-out projects.