Network Architect (CISCO)

  • Australia
  • Parramatta
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

🏢 Network Architect – Contract | Sydney (NSW Government)

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to join a large-scale NSW Government Critical Network Program, delivering a secure, resilient and scalable network environment supporting mission-critical public services.

This long-term program focuses on modernising legacy network infrastructure into a future-ready, enterprise-grade platform, enabling improved operational capability and supporting major digital transformation initiatives across NSW Government.
The scope includes site networking, network security, contact centre connectivity, corporate telephony and audio-visual services.

⚙️ Key responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and design of enterprise network and security solutions

  • Act as design authority and technical subject matter expert across complex environments

  • Design and integrate modern network technologies, including SD-WAN, SD-Access and security platforms

  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, vendors and delivery teams to translate business and technical requirements into fit-for-purpose designs

  • Lead technical workshops and design forums, addressing complex design and integration challenges

  • Support the transition from legacy infrastructure to modern platforms, ensuring continuity of critical services

  • Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, governance frameworks and long-term strategy

🎯 About you

  • Extensive experience as a Network Architect or Senior Network Specialist in large, complex enterprise or government environments

  • Strong hands-on design experience with Cisco SD-WAN, SD-Access, DNAC, Firepower and ISE

  • Proven ability to design secure, scalable and highly available network architectures

  • Experience working across multiple concurrent workstreams and stakeholder groups

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at both technical and senior stakeholder levels

🎓 Certifications & eligibility

  • Cisco CCNP / CCIE (highly desirable)

  • Ability to obtain and maintain Baseline National Security Clearance

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