Senior Network Architect
Core
Lead large-scale enterprise network and cloud transformation programs, designing scalable and secure architectures for some of Australia's largest enterprise environments. (via careerplan.io/jobs/d370c61d-cd70-40fe-a9e5-eced65ea6472-senior-network-architect-at-accenture)
Role type
Senior IC Network Architect (Consulting/Transformation)
Builds
Modern, scalable, and secure network solutions across SD-WAN, SASE, cloud, and data center domains for enterprise clients.
Domain
Enterprise Networking, Cloud Security, SASE
Required skills
Enterprise routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ACI), SASE architectures (Netskope, Fortinet, Palo Alto), Next-generation firewalls, Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), Architecture documentation (HLD/LLD), Multi-vendor integration
Preferred skills
Cisco CCIE/CCNP, Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE 7, Netskope Certified Cloud Security Architect, AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer, Google Cloud Network Engineer, Executive-level strategy development
Technologies
SD-WAN, SASE, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, ACI, Netskope, Fortinet, Palo Alto, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform
Responsibilities
Lead network architecture and design for enterprise transformation programs; Define architecture strategies across SD-WAN, SASE, cloud, and security; Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions; Review RFPs/RFIs and contribute to solution responses; Partner with senior stakeholders to shape strategies; Produce architecture documentation (HLDs, LLDs, BoMs); Provide technical leadership for planning, implementation, and migration; Evaluate emerging technologies; Collaborate with delivery teams for governance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
