Senior Network Architect - Enterprise Networks & Cloud

About the role

Accenture is seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead large-scale enterprise network and cloud transformation programs across SD-WAN, SASE, cloud, data center networking and security. The role acts as a trusted advisor to clients, turning business requirements into scalable, secure architectures, and works with senior stakeholders, technical teams and delivery groups. It is full-time and open to multiple locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane or Perth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead network architecture and design for enterprise transformation programs and define strategies across SD-WAN, SASE, cloud networking, data center networking and network security.
• Translate business and client requirements into scalable technical solutions and review RFPs and RFIs to contribute to solution responses, business cases and roadmaps.
• Partner with senior client stakeholders to shape network and security strategies.
• Produce architecture and design documentation including HLDs, LLDs, Bills of Materials and implementation standards.
• Provide technical leadership during planning, implementation, migration and transformation, and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Support multi-vendor environments and collaborate with project, delivery and operational teams on quality and governance.

Required profile

• 10+ years in enterprise network engineering, architecture or transformation roles.
• 5+ years leading large-scale network and cloud transformation programs.
• Experience designing and implementing next-generation firewalls and application delivery technologies.
• Experience producing architecture documentation for large enterprise programs.
• Knowledge of governance, change management and IT service management; strong stakeholder engagement, consulting and presentation skills.
• Preferred: experience in large enterprise or government environments, cloud migration exposure, transformation roadmap development, and an existing Australian security clearance.

Required skills

• Enterprise routing and switching: BGP, OSPF, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, ACI
• SASE architectures (Netskope, Fortinet or Palo Alto)
• Cloud networking on AWS, Microsoft Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform
• Preferred certifications: Cisco CCIE/CCNP, Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE 7+, Netskope, AWS Advanced Networking, Azure AZ-700, Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer