The Role
Leads global network transformation initiatives across data centers, cloud environments, WAN, LAN, and regional hubs. Defines network architecture, roadmaps, standards, security segmentation, and hybrid-cloud connectivity. Oversees design, implementation, migration, and delivery governance while mentoring regional engineers. Collaborates with customers, vendors, cloud architects, and executive stakeholders on technical decisions, vendor evaluations, and transformation programs. Requires extensive networking, SD-WAN, cloud, security, automation, and multi-region deployment expertise.
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requirement for Network Architect - Contract - Brisbane
Requirements
We are seeking an experienced Network Architect / Senior Network Engineer to lead the
design and delivery of global network transformation initiatives across data centers, cloud,
and regional hubs. The ideal candidate will develop and implement the network strategy and
roadmap, define technical architectures and standards, and drive transformation projects
leveraging modern technologies such as SD-WAN, Cisco vMX, Cisco ISE, Palo Alto, and
Prisma Access.
This is a client-facing, hands-on technical leadership role, responsible for both architecture
and delivery governance, and for mentoring and guiding regional network engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Strategy & Architecture:
• Define and maintain the global network architecture and roadmap, aligning with
business and IT strategy.
• Design end-to-end network solutions covering DC, Cloud, WAN, LAN, and SDWAN architectures.
• Lead the transition from legacy WAN to SD-WAN integrating regional hubs, stores,
and cloud environments.
• Architect and document network security and segmentation solutions using Palo Alto,
Prisma, and Cisco ISE.
• Define network performance, resilience, and availability standards.
Technical Leadership & Delivery:
• Lead technical design workshops with customer architects, network teams, and vendors.
• Develop high-level and low-level design documents (HLD/LLD) for global
deployments.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight during design, implementation, and
migration phases.
• Mentor and guide regional network engineers and ensure design consistency across
geographies.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and best practices for network automation
and observability.
Cloud and Data Center Networking:
• Design and integrate on-prem data centers with cloud environments (Azure, AWS,
GCP) using secure and optimized connectivity.
• Implement hybrid connectivity leveraging ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, or VPN
gateways.
• Collaborate with cloud architects to design secure, scalable, and resilient cloud network
topologies.
Security & Compliance:
• Integrate network security controls including firewalls, identity-based access, and threat
detection.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security and regulatory standards.
• Define Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
principles in network designs.
Stakeholder Management:
• Act as the primary technical contact for network-related initiatives.
• Work closely with customer network managers, architects, and service providers.
• Present architectural decisions and recommendations to CIO-level stakeholders.
• Participate in vendor evaluations, PoCs, and contract discussions.
Required Skills and Experience:
Technical Skills:
- Core Networking: Advanced knowledge of routing, switching, VPNs, BGP, OSPF, MPLS,
QoS, and multicast. Routing & Switching, Security (Firewalls Cisco ASA, FortiGate, PaloAlto
and PaloAlto Prisma)
- Cisco ISE, Cisco ACI
- Netscaler Load Balancers LTM & GTM
SD WAN (Cisco Meraki)
- SD-WAN: Design and deployment experience with Cisco SD-WAN (vManage/vBond/vSmart)
or VMX, and familiarity with Prisma SD-WAN.
- Security: Strong understanding of Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ISE, and Zero Trust / SASE
concepts.
- Cloud Networking: Hands-on with Azure, AWS, or GCP network design including hybrid
and multi-cloud integration.
- Network Monitoring & Automation: Familiarity with tools such as SolarWinds,
ThousandEyes, Statseeker, Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent.
- Protocols & Standards: IPv4/IPv6, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, SSL, IPsec, and network
segmentation.
Experience:
- 10+ years in network engineering, with at least 5 years in an architectural or technical
leadership role.
- Proven track record in global network transformation programs.
- Experience leading multi-region deployments with distributed teams.
- Strong vendor management and cross-functional collaboration experience.
Qualifications & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
- Preferred Certifications:
Cisco CCNP / CCIE (Routing & Switching, Security), Palo Alto Networks PCNSE, Cisco Meraki Solution Specialist
- Prisma
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and executive audiences.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in large transformation programs.
- Collaborative leadership style with mentoring abilities
Duration: 06 Months and
possible extension
Eligibility: Australian/NZ
Citizens/PR Holders only
Email: [email protected]
Skills Required
- 10+ years of network engineering experience
- At least 5 years in a network architecture or technical leadership role
- Advanced routing, switching, VPN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, and multicast knowledge
- Experience with Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco vMX, or Prisma SD-WAN
- Strong knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ISE, Zero Trust, and SASE
- Experience designing Azure, AWS, or GCP networks and hybrid or multi-cloud integrations
- Experience with Cisco ACI, NetScaler LTM/GTM, and SD-WAN technologies
- Familiarity with network monitoring and automation tools such as SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, Statseeker, Ansible, or Terraform
- Knowledge of IPv4/IPv6, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, SSL, IPsec, and network segmentation
- Track record leading global network transformation programs
- Experience leading multi-region deployments with distributed teams
- Strong vendor management and cross-functional collaboration experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
- Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian/New Zealand permanent residency
- Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification
- Palo Alto Networks PCNSE certification
- Cisco Meraki Solution Specialist certification
- Excellent technical and executive communication and presentation skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in large transformation programs
- Collaborative leadership and mentoring abilities
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The Company
What We Do
Hastha Solutions is an SAP solutions and enterprise technology company serving government and private organizations. It specializes in SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), enterprise mobility, GIS integration, enterprise document management, digitization, cloud transformation, and consumer-application integration. The company uses an analytical, vendor-agnostic approach to design and deliver tailored, cost-effective solutions that connect enterprise systems with community and consumer needs for clients.
