Firesoft People is seeking an experienced Network Architect to support a Federal Government client. The role will provide strategic and technical leadership across enterprise network architecture, security and modernisation in a complex multi-vendor environment.
Initial 12-month contract with up to two 12-month extensions
Canberra location, primarily onsite
Up to 2 days per week remote may be negotiated after 6 months, subject to approval
NV1 security clearance
An Organisational Suitability Assessment is required before commencement
Key responsibilities
Develop and maintain enterprise network architectures, standards, design patterns and roadmaps.
Translate business, security and operational requirements into practical network solutions.
Lead the design and implementation of complex network projects and technology refresh initiatives.
Produce high-level and detailed network designs, along with implementation guidance.
Provide architecture assurance, technical governance and design oversight across concurrent initiatives.
Design and implement network security controls aligned with the ISM, PSPF and Essential Eight.
Improve network resilience, monitoring, automation and operational supportability.
Support capacity planning, technology lifecycle management and network modernisation.




Work closely with business stakeholders, security teams, architects and operational support teams.
Skills and experience
Proven experience developing enterprise network architectures and delivering them within large, complex ICT environments.
Significant hands-on expertise with Fortinet technologies and enterprise network security.
Strong experience across routing, switching, load balancing, WAN and cloud-connected environments.
Experience applying Commonwealth security frameworks to network design and implementation.
Demonstrated technical leadership, architecture governance and design assurance capabilities.
Robust stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate complex technical solutions clearly.
Network automation, infrastructure as code and orchestration tools such as Ansible.
Zero Trust architecture, network segmentation and contemporary security patterns.
Relevant Fortinet, Cisco, F5 or Azure certifications.
Experience in Federal Government or similarly regulated environments.
Client submissions close Tuesday, 15 September **** at 10am Canberra time.
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📌 Network Architect (Canberra)
🏢 FIRESOFT People
📍 Canberra