Paxus is partnering with aFederal Governmentorganisation to engage an experiencedNetwork Architectto define, govern and evolve enterprise network architecture acrosson‐premises, cloud-connected and hybridenvironments.
This role provides strategic and hands‐on technical leadership to ensure network services aresecure, scalable, resilient and supportable, and aligned to business and security requirements.
This is acontract role based in Canberra (ACT)with ahybridarrangement.
The role requires candidates to beprimarily onsitefrom the Canberra office;up to 2 days per week remotemay be negotiatedafter 6 months, subject to approval and policy.
Start date (estimated):Monday,16 November ****
Initial term:12 months with Up to 2 x 12 months
Hours:Up to40 hours per week
Security:AGSVA NV1(Negative Vetting Level 1) and complete pre‐engagement requirements (including organisational suitability and confidentiality obligations)
The role
Working within the Network Operations function, you will translate business, security and technology requirements into network capabilities, architecture patterns, standards, detailed designs and implementation roadmaps.
You will also provide technical governance and design assurance across concurrent initiatives, and contribute directly to complex implementations where specialist expertise is required.
Key responsibilities
Define and maintain enterprise network architecture, standards, patterns and roadmaps
Translate business, security and operational needs into end‐to‐end network solution designs
Lead the design and delivery of complex network initiatives and technical changes
Produce high‐quality architecture and design artefacts (high‐level and detailed designs, implementation guidance)
Provide architecture governance and technical assurance across projects and operational initiatives
Implement network security architecture aligned to Commonwealth frameworks (ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight)
Drive improvements to resilience, monitoring/observability,



automation and operational supportability
Support capacity planning, lifecycle management and network modernisation
Engage and influence stakeholders across technical and non‐technical groups
Technical environment (indicative)
You'll be working across a complex multi‐vendor enterprise setting including:
Fortinetsecurity platforms and services (firewalling and associated management platforms)
Enterpriserouting and switching
Network security platforms/services
Cloud networking and hybrid connectivity
LAN/MAN/WAN and carriage circuits
Network management, monitoring and observability tooling
Proven delivery of enterprise network architectures into real implemented outcomes in large, complex ICT environments
Strong experience designing and implementingnetwork security architecture, including significantFortinetexperience in a multi‐vendor environment
Experience delivering complex solutions across routing, switching, security, load balancing, WAN, and cloud‐connected environments
Demonstrated application ofISM, PSPF and Essential Eightin architecture/design/implementation
Ability to provide technical leadership and governance across multiple concurrent initiatives while staying aligned to operational needs
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder engagement and production of high‐quality design artefacts
Highly regarded
Azure cloud networking architecture and governance
Zero Trust, segmentation, contemporary security patterns; experience supporting design authorities / governance forums
Certifications such as Fortinet (NSE/FCP), CCDE/CCNP/CCIE, F5‐CA, Azure Solutions Architect (or equivalent)
Experience in Commonwealth Government or similarly regulated environments
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.
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📌 Network Architect (Canberra)
🏢 Paxus
📍 Canberra