Senior Network Architect | SA Government Network Transformation Program | Adelaide, SA
The client is a global technology services provider and a leading network partner to the South Australian Government. They’re building a small, high-calibre team to deliver a major network migration program for a state government agency alongside their in-house squad.

As Senior Network Architect, you’ll own the network design and be the senior technical authority for the program. You’ll work alongside a Senior Network Engineer and an outcome-focused customer Project Manager to move critical network services safely and on schedule.

Why this role

- Shape the architecture of a high-profile, business-critical SA Government program
- Work directly with leading vendors, including Cisco and Palo Alto Networks
- Join a global brand supporting a large portfolio of SA Government agencies, with real scope for ongoing work
- 12-month contract, with the option to convert to permanent for strong performers

Key responsibilities

- Assess the current-state network and define the target-state architecture
- Design the migration approach, including sequencing, cutover, rollback and risk management
- Produce high- and low-level designs, migration plans and as-built documentation
- Set design standards for Cisco routing, switching and data centre networking, and for Palo Alto security and segmentation




- Act as the senior technical authority for the PM, agency stakeholders, vendors and engineers
- Review engineering work and resolve complex issues, staying hands-on during cutovers

Skills and experience

- Extensive Network Architect experience in large enterprise or government environments
- Expert-level Cisco knowledge (CCIE highly desirable, or equivalent depth of experience)
- Strong Palo Alto firewall design experience (PCNSE desirable)
- Proven track record in data centre migrations, consolidations or exits
- Demonstrated recent SA Government experience
- Clear communication with technical teams and senior stakeholders

Requirements

- Ability to obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check
- Current driver’s licence and own vehicle (travel between sites; expenses covered)
- Available to work 100% on-site in Adelaide

Highly regarded

- Experience with integrators supporting SA Government networks
- Experience with managed services or government panel arrangements
- Experience setting up architecture governance and design authority processes

This is an early-stage chance and I’m speaking with top network talent now. Apply with an up-to-date CV, or contact Matt Bayley at [email protected] for a confidential chat.

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