AddressHelp us deliver like never before
We’re looking for a Network Solutions Architect to join our diverse, talented and innovative digital technology team who together are helping our customers and communities build a better future. Together, we design, build and maintain products, services and experiences that Australian's love and trust, while delivering a sustainable future for Australia Post, and you could be part of that.
We're empowered to deliver for our teams and to delight our customers. We provide an inclusive and supportive environment that nurtures talented people, trusts our teams to deliver their best, and leverages modern work practices and technologies. It's an unexpectedly dynamic and collaborative culture that feels more like a start-up than a 213-year old icon.
What you’ll deliver with us
As our Network Solutions Architect you’ll develop network architecture deliverables required by programs and projects, including Solution Architecture documents, as part of the enterprise and line-of-business blueprinting and road-mapping activities. You will be responsible for ensuring that the architecture deliverables align with the technology strategy and roadmaps, whilst addressing both business and customer requirements as well.
Reporting directly into our Principal Architect you will represent the project needs into all group architecture functions, meetings, and governance. Your role will be to provide expert architecture guidance and governance back into the project.
You’ll also
- Deliver high level solution design and complex architectures for major projects
- Develop potential solutions for business problems using existing systems, new applications or custom developed capabilities as appropriate.
- Provide technical leadership to delivery teams to ensure solutions delivered reflect the relevant architectural principles, directions, standards, and designs.
- Understand the architectural decisions that need to be made, risks and issues, and articulates these clearly during governance boards.
- Contribute to the team as an architect by developing and maintaining architecture roadmaps as well as providing advice in key business initiatives
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design a clear set of supporting future state architecture views which leverage enterprise capabilities.
About you
You are a strong communicator who is able to provide guidance to the Networking Engineering team and to the Architecture organisation. You are comfortable going to present to the advisory board as well as translating high level technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Having a collaborative mindset is vital as you will work with broader technology team resources including Project Management, Business Analysts, Testers, Heads of Business and Engagements lines of business.
You’ll also need
- Proven experience working with Datacentre network and firewall technology.
- Expert network knowledge with experience in project design and implementation.
- Proven background working with SASE components, SD-WAN, SWG, FWaaS and ZTNA.
- Experience within an IT transformation project or large IT modernisation programme.
- Ability to step in and produce work product, with ability to apply hands-on knowledge as required.
- Understanding of modern, contemporary network technology stacks, Datacentre, Firewall, Cisco.
- Motivated self-starter with expert understanding of evolving industry trends and key vendors
- Knowledge and experience with public cloud networking across AWS, Azure and GCP is advantageous
How we’ll deliver for you
- A great Australia Post culture and collaborative environment
- Industry leading discounts and benefits package
- Opportunities for career progression
We’re delivering together
At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees.
We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. We are also the largest organisation in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status and are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability. If you have any questions, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on ***************@auspost.com.au
One last thing
Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles if they don't meet every qualification. If after reading this, you’re not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click that apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.
