Network Architect Paxus is partnering with a Federal Government organisation to engage an experienced Network Architect to define, govern and evolve enterprise network architecture across on‑premises, cloud-connected and hybrid environments. This role provides strategic and hands‑on technical leadership to ensure network services are secure, scalable, resilient and supportable, and aligned to business and security requirements.

This is a contract role based in Canberra (ACT) with a hybrid arrangement. The role requires candidates to be

primarily onsite

from the Canberra office;

up to 2 days per week remote

may be negotiated after 6 months, subject to approval and policy.

Contract details

Start date (estimated):

Monday,

16 November 2026

Initial term:

12 months with Up to 2 x 12 months

Hours:

Up to

40 hours per week

Location:

ACT (Canberra)

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 changesProduce 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 workplace (indicative) You’ll be working across a complex multi-vendor enterprise environment including:

Fortinet

security platforms and services (firewalling and associated management platforms)

Enterprise

routing and switching

Network security platforms/services

Load balancing / application delivery

Virtualised network products/services

Cloud networking and hybrid connectivity

LAN/MAN/WAN and carriage circuits

Network management, monitoring and observability tooling

Network automation/orchestration (including

Ansible )

Essential experience





Proven delivery of enterprise network architectures into real implemented outcomes in large, complex ICT environments

Strong experience designing and implementing

network security architecture , including significant

Fortinet

experience in a multi-vendor environment

Experience delivering complex solutions across routing, switching, security, load balancing, WAN, and cloud-connected environments

Demonstrated application of

ISM, PSPF and Essential Eight

in 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

Network automation / infrastructure-as-code / orchestration

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 - Technology + Digital Talent
📍 Canberra