Sobre este puesto de Senior Network Architect en Accenture
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.
Required Experience / 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, including BGP, OSPF, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI.
Strong expertise in SASE architectures and solutions, including Netskope, Fortinet, or Palo Alto technologies.
Experience designing and implementing next-generation firewall solutions and application delivery technologies.
Proven experience with cloud networking across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
Strong understanding of multi-vendor networking environments and enterprise integration patterns.
Experience producing architecture and design documentation for large enterprise programs.
Knowledge of governance, change management, and IT service management practices.
Strong stakeholder engagement, consulting, communication, and presentation skills.
Preferred Experience / Qualifications
Networking & Security Certifications
Cisco CCIE or CCNP (Enterprise or Security)
Palo Alto PCNSE or Prisma-related certification
Fortinet NSE 7 or higher
Netskope Certified Cloud Security Architect
Cloud Certifications
AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer
Additional Preferred Experience
Experience supporting large enterprise or government environments.
Exposure to complex cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
Experience developing transformation roadmaps and executive-level technology strategies.
Existing Australian security clearance highly regarded.
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