Network Principal Solutions Architect at World Wide Technology Healthcare Solutions

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Architecture, SD-WAN, Unified SASE, Zero Trust, Segment Routing, Routed Optical Networks, Cisco, HPE, Juniper, Aruba, Arista, Pre-sales Engineering, VXLAN, EVPN, ZTNA, Optical Networking

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees: * Health and Wellbeing: Combined Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program * Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement * Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Bereavement We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All! #LI-BL1 Qualifications Why WWT? At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients. Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. With more than $20 billion in annual revenue, WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities. With over 10,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 13 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all. With this culture at its foundation, WWT bridges the gap between business and technology to make a new world happen for its customers, partners and communities. Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today! Want to work with highly motivated individuals that come together to form high-performance teams? We are seeking an experienced and innovative Network Architect specializing in Branch/Campus Networking with additional focus on core networking, cloud networking and security. This critical role requires both business and technical expertise in areas such as SD-WAN, unified SASE, Zero Trust, Segment Routing and Routed Optical Networks from industry leaders such as Cisco, HPE (Juniper and Aruba) and Arista. The ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive knowledge in architecting and implementing secure and scalable enterprise connectivity solutions, incorporating Zero-Trust principles to seamlessly integrate networks ranging from a single-campus deployment to globally distributed branches with secure resilient connectivity to cloud and private compute resources. As an influential thought leader, you'll actively shape enterprise networking strategies, support sophisticated pre-sales engineering, develop compelling technical and business presentations for executive-level audiences (CXO), and contribute to industry discussions on emerging trends and technologies. Key Responsibilities * Enterprise Network Architecture & Strategy: Develop and deliver innovative, scalable, and secure networking solutions, leveraging advanced technologies such as SD-WAN, unified SASE, VXLAN, EVPN, and cloud-based platforms. * Zero-Trust Security Integration: Design and implement Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA) strategies across large-scale enterprise environments, from single-campus to globally distributed branch infrastructures. * Pre-Sales & Client Engagement: Provide pre-sales technical leadership by developing tailored reference architectures, building technical roadmaps and business use cases, and engaging closely with client architects and C-suite decision-makers. * Thought Leadership: Represent our organization externally by speaking at premier industry events and contributing to relevant publications, blogs, and conferences. * Executive Communication: Craft and deliver clear, persuasive content for executive stakeholders, effectively translating complex technical topics into strategic business value. * Cross-functional Collaboration & Mentorship: Partner effectively with internal teams to guide strategic decisions on next-generation technologies, mentor peers, and promote a culture of continuous innovation. * End-to-End Network Convergence: Drive alignment with IP and optical networking, helping customers navigate the integration of core routing, optical transport (Converged Optical), and cloud connectivity to achieve scalable, cost-efficient, and resilient architectures. Facilitate executive-level discussions on network transformation, ensuring optical transport is positioned as a strategic enabler for next-generation networking. Required Qualifications * 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise networking. * 10+ years of experience specifically in enterprise network architecture design and transformation. * 5+ years of pre-sales experience in enterprise networking. * Expertise and experience with Cisco solutions. * Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM-related disciplines or equivalent professional experience. * Demonstrable experience designing and deploying advanced Zero-Trust networking architectures across campus, branch, and cloud environments. * Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, capable of clearly articulating complex technical topics to executive stakeholders. * Demonstrated industry thought leadership, including published contributions, blogs, whitepapers, or technical presentations. * Strong self-starter, well-organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently and collaboratively. * Ability and willingness to travel 30% or more. Desired Qualifications * Professional experience as an Enterprise Architect within a Fortune 100 company. * Deep technical expertise in routing and data center networking technologies including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, DMVPN, VXLAN, EVPN, and Segment Routing. * Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE (Route/Switch, Security domains). * Practical experience with network automation tools and practices (e.g., Python scripting, Ansible, Terraform, automation frameworks). * In-depth experience with campus and branch networking including Switching, Wi-Fi, IoT, IT/OT convergence, and network programmability. * A foundational understanding of converged optical networking, optical transport, and Routed Optical Networking (RON), with a willingness to grow expertise in DWDM, ROADM, and coherent optics. Ability to engage in high-level discussions on the business impact of IP and optical convergence, transport automation, and multi-layer networking strategies. * A foundational understanding of Data Center Networking including Data Center Interconnect (DCI). * Understanding of ITIL frameworks and best practices in enterprise network operations. * Public speaking experience at prominent industry forums and technical conferences such as Cisco Live, Aruba Atmosphere, NANOG, ONUG, Network Field Day, or similar venues. * Published technical content (articles, blogs, books, or presentations). * Certification or knowledge of ITIL standards and best practices. * Experience with multimedia content creation tools for video/audio recording and editing. Join Us If you’re a seasoned Networking professional passionate about shaping and leading transformative connectivity solutions in a dynamic enterprise environment, we invite you to join our innovative team. Help us lead and redefine enterprise networking from campus to cloud.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver innovative, scalable, and secure networking solutions leveraging advanced technologies like SD-WAN, unified SASE, and cloud platforms, while designing and implementing Zero-Trust Network Access strategies across large-scale enterprise environments. Provide pre-sales technical leadership, develop technical roadmaps, engage with C-suite decision-makers, and act as a thought leader by representing the organization externally.