Network Solution Architect

At
Flight Centre Travel Group
(FCTG) our purpose is to 'open up the world for those who want to see' . Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something really amazing – travel

Join Flight Centre Travel Group as our Network Solution Architect and take the lead in designing secure, high-performance global networks that power millions of journeys. In this high-impact role, you'll shape the future of digital infrastructure in one of the world's most exciting travel brands.

You'll be the bridge between innovation and implementation—translating business needs into scalable security and networking solutions. One day, you're leading architecture for next-gen firewalling; the next, you're collaborating across global teams to implement resilient WANs. Your playground spans cloud, data centres, and everything in between, with a hands-on influence in a fast-paced, work environment.

You live and breathe networks - LANs and Wireless, WANs, SD-WANs - and have 10+ years of experience shaping enterprise-grade architecture. Certifications like CCIE or Palo Alto? Even better. If you bring strategic vision, technical leadership, and a knack for translating complexity into clarity and if you thrive on solving global-scale challenges and influencing digital strategy, we want to hear from you.

Day to day you'll be

• Develop and maintain the organization's security and network architecture framework
• Align security and networking initiatives with the organization's business goals and objectives
• Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and guidelines for network infrastructure
• Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WAN, WLAN) that ensure optimal performance and reliability across all global locations
• Development and maintenance of Network Blueprint and Standards to support business requirements
• Collaborate with other product pillars to integrate network services and ensure their requirements are met with innovative and secure solutions
• Lead the development and implementation of network security protocols to protect system boundaries, keep computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks, and provide a secure framework for data protection
• Conduct network modeling and analysis to construct a reliable, highper formance integrated network
• Analyze and evaluate security and network risks, recommending mitigation strategies
• Provide technical leadership and guidance in network design globally.
• Work with Architecture Community to set standards for Security and Network design

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• 10 year's experience in Information Technology
• Proven experience in defining Network Architecture design, transition and migration documentation
• Experience working within a Systems Integrator, Professional or Managed Services Providers working across multiple initiatives and use cases
• Demonstrated experience assisting in the delivery of Enterprise-level network architecture
• Demonstrated experience in hands-on implementation of initiatives in networking and firewalling
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001
• Proficiency in security and network assessment tools and techniques
• Solid understanding of Networking and Security as well as experience of designing and transferring applications and systems
• Experience of securing public and private (LAN, WAN, SDWAN, and Internet) solutions plus an understanding of emerging security technologies
• CCIE or Palo Alto certificates

What you'll Enjoy:
Culture: you will be employed by an inclusive company that offers a team culture like no other in the industry - Flight Centre Travel Group Australia is proud to be a certified Great Place To Work Australia New Zealand Pty Ltd

Our People: FCTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability

Development: Individualised Learning & Development pathway options

Access to 'LinkedIn Learning' for ongoing skills development: over 24,500 courses in over 20 languages

Exclusive Staff Discounts: Accessible via our employee-only portal with 350+ of Australia's leading retailers, health and wellness discounts, financial planning advice, employee share plan and more

Travel Discounts: Including family and friends - flights, hotels, tours, cruises, travel insurance and more

Brightness of Future: Career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses across the globe - we promote from within

Corporate Health Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on health insurance plans for you and your family with our partner, BUPA, access to internal gym

Mental Health: Support and Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Social: Regular awards nights, social team-building and industry events, with the opportunity to attend global conferences (Los Angeles in 2025)

 Giving Back: Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising; paid parental and volunteer leave

Sustainability: The protection of our environment is essential to the future of tourism, as a leading travel group, we have made efforts to affect positive change to the environment