Network Solutions Architect

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hamilton Barnes 🌳 Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

We're partnering with a leading technology services provider that delivers cutting-edge solutions across cloud, networking, and cybersecurity. With a strong track record of enabling next-generation digital infrastructure, they work closely with enterprise clients, service providers, and hyperscalers to design and deliver complex solutions that push the boundaries of connectivity.

As part of their growth, we're seeking a Network Solutions Architect with deep expertise in optical networking to play a key role in shaping, designing, and guiding large-scale network solutions for major customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and architecture of advanced optical and packet networking solutions, covering DWDM, OTN, and open networking technologies.
  • Engage with enterprise and service provider customers to capture requirements, translate them into scalable architectures, and deliver future-ready designs.
  • Provide technical leadership through presales, solution design, and project delivery phases.
  • Stay ahead of market trends, bringing innovative ideas around network automation, SDN, and next-gen optical transport.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, ensuring solutions align with both business goals and technical best practices.

Ideal Background

  • Proven experience as a Network Architect or Senior Network Engineer specialising in optical transport and packet networking.
  • Hands-on knowledge of DWDM systems, open networking platforms, and OTN technologies.
  • Experience working with multiple vendor ecosystems (e.g., Cisco, Nokia, Ciena, Infinera, Juniper, or similar).
  • Strong understanding of carrier-class networking, high-capacity backbones, and data centre interconnects.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for different audiences.

Why Join?

  • Be part of a high-growth, innovative organisation working at the forefront of digital infrastructure transformation.
  • Exposure to global projects with Tier 1 customers and leading service providers.
  • Opportunity to influence strategic architecture decisions in optical networking and next-gen transport.
  • Competitive package and the chance to grow your career within a world-class engineering and architecture team.

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