National Manager Network Delivery

The smart, career focused and determined people who work for NRI flourish in a culture that empowers them to achieve customer outcomes and gives them a sense of ownership for the development of the company as a whole. Together we form a highly motivated, customer-focused workforce.At NRI Australia & New Zealand, we partner with our clients to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions, from business strategy and consulting to infrastructure and managed IT services. Backed by a global presence, we operate with local decision-making authority, ensuring that our technology solutions are innovative, effective, and aligned with business outcomes.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a National Manager - Network to lead our network capability strategy, drive innovation, and optimise network performance. This leadership role will focus on building and managing national network capabilities, ensuring seamless connectivity, security, and scalability across our operations. YOU WILL NEED TO BE AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN TO BE EILIGBLE FOR THIS ROLE.

As a key strategic leader, you will oversee network architecture, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and technology integration, working alongside high-performing professionals in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a national network capability strategy aligned with business objectives and emerging technology trends.
• Network Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and performance of network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability.
• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and coach a team of network professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners to align network capabilities with business needs.
• Performance & Compliance: Define KPIs, monitor network performance, and ensure adherence to security, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Technology & Innovation: Drive the adoption of next-generation technologies, including Cloud Networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNets), SD-WAN, Zero Trust, AI-driven networking, and automation tools (Ansible, Cisco DNA Center).
• Risk & Cost Management: Develop cost-effective strategies, manage network budgets, and mitigate potential risks through proactive planning.

What You Bring

• A proven track record in managing, mentoring, and coaching network professionals in a leadership capacity.
• Experience establishing and managing a national network capability, ensuring operational excellence and scalability.
• Expertise in network architecture, performance optimisation, and strategic IT initiatives.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and conflict management skills, with the ability to drive business outcomes.
• Exceptional business acumen, emotional intelligence, and the ability to motivate teams across multiple business areas.
• Deep technical knowledge of:
• Cloud networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNets)
• Network automation (Ansible, Cisco DNA Center)
• Emerging technologies (SD-WAN, Zero Trust, AI-driven networks)
• Firewall security (Juniper, Palo Alto, Check Point, F5)
• Network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios)

Qualifications & Certifications

• Industry-recognised Network & Security Certifications (e.g. CCNP, CCNA, CCIE).
• TOGAF certification is highly desirable.
• AUSTRALIAN CITXIZENSHIP

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an industry-leading team driving network transformation on a national scale.
• Work with next-generation technologies in a highly innovative and collaborative environment.
• Enjoy a flexible, dynamic workplace that values leadership, expertise, and professional growth.

Ready to lead the future of network capability? **Apply now

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

In exchange for your exceptional technical skills, customer focused performance & out of the box thinking you'll be rewarded with a career changing experience only consulting can provide.**

• Diverse and challenging project work
• Flexible public holiday benefits and option to purchase up to 2 additional weeks leave per year
• Training and development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice, motor and novated leases
• Committed health & wellbeing plan including Employee Assistance Program
• 12 weeks paid parental leave, increasing to 20 weeks for 5+ years service
• Corporate partnerships

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We celebrate the diversity of people, and we pride ourselves on ensuring everyone belongs. As an equal opportunity employer, we want to create opportunities for everyone and will consider all applications without bias.

We value our collaborative culture and work together to support a variety of community organisations and social issues.

Transformative digital solutions take more than IT expertise. They take a partner you can count on. With an eye for precision and the vision to help you progress. Who can move quickly to find the right ways forward – so that you're always ahead of tomorrow.

We're that partner for countless businesses. Designing, implementing, and managing digital solutions that are as personalised as they are progressive. That open the doors to greater digital success – across business, government and beyond.

We deliver everything from business strategy and consulting through to infrastructure and managed IT services. We're backed by a global reach that makes us a truly game-changing alternative in the digital services space – with local decision-making and authority. And we're powered not just by technology, but by passionate people who are fearlessly committed to getting it right for our customers.

Transformative digital solutions take the right team, making the right moves at the right time. You've found yours with NRI

If you're an experienced Infrastructure Architect with a passion for secure, high-impact IT solutions, apply now to be part of our dedicated team.