Network Architect
A Network Architect is required by a NSW Government Organisation in Parramatta/Sydney Olympic Park (hybrid WFH) on an initial 12 month assignment on a day rate of $1100. This role will be focused on:

• Secure Internet Gateway
• Cross Domain Gateway
• Data Centre Networking
• Software Defined Networking; and
• Internet Connectivity, and Network Security.

Key accountabilities:

• Provide expert network design and implementation services in accordance with enterprise architectural and infrastructure engineering standards, templates, and policies
• Ensure proper implementation and optimisation of Network devices across the organisation
• Drive for continuous improvement by optimising and automating technical and non-technical processes
• Provide expert input to resolving critical incidents and problems within the organisation’s network
• Contribute to the development of policies and strategies to ensure all the performance measures of network infrastructure meet the needs of the business
• Actively promote adherence to global Technology processes and IT industry standards; and
• Perform other tasks as directed by the CEA and major projects for uplifting the organisation’s TIIL capability and competency.

Selection criteria:

• Minimum five years’ experience in network architecture and design
• Experience in designing large, complex and secure IT networks in large complex organisations
• Strong understanding of network technologies, protocols, and industry trends (SDWAN, TCP/IP, BGP, VPN, IPSec, Routing, Switching, traditional WAN technologies)
• Experience in network security technologies (Palo Alto, CheckPoint firewall, Prisma Access, IPS, third-party and users remote access VPN, Forward/Reverse proxy etc.)
• Experience with cloud networking resources (AWS Transit Gateway, VPC/VNET, Azure vWAN, Load
• Balancers, NAT Gateways, IPSec, Web Application Firewall and Gateway etc.)
• Strong knowledge of architectural concepts and principles
• Ability to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences
• Highly experienced user of MS Project and MS Office; and
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Please note: you must be an Australian Citizen or PR, or New Zealand Citizen to be eligible for this role

If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply now with your up-to-date CV (in Word format)