Network Architect

Azooa is recruiting a Network & Communications Architect – Routing, RF & SATCOM for a proposed Defence engagement in Canberra.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Bring specialist network and communications engineering expertise to the design of interoperable communications solutions. The work spans routing, transport networks, satellite communications and radio-frequency technologies, supported by architecture development, digital modelling and stakeholder collaboration.

ENGAGEMENT DETAILS

• Reference: AZ-109100

• Positions: One professional contractor

• Location: Canberra, ACT

• Working arrangement: Onsite only; working from home is not available. Flexible working hours may be negotiated with the team lead.

• Indicative commencement: 18 January 2027

• Initial term: To 30 June 2027

• Extension options: Two further periods of up to 12 months each, at the client's discretion

• Hours: Eight hours per day, five days per week; no overtime

• Security clearance: Minimum NV2; PV preferred

• Travel: Occasional interstate travel may be required for stakeholder engagement, subject to prior approval.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and review communications design guidance covering network routing, transport, security, protocols, standards, SATCOM and RF technologies.

• Develop logical, functional and physical architecture views that support interoperability and technical integration.

• Apply systems engineering methods to communications design and systems-of-systems analysis.

• Develop digital models, architecture views and data visualisations, including current-state and future-state architectures.

• Collaborate with technical, engineering and business stakeholders to develop integrated design artefacts and resolve requirements.

• Prepare clear technical documentation, design submissions, briefing material and progress reports.

• Help translate design guidance into standards profiles and improve supporting methods, processes and knowledge repositories.

• Support programs and projects in applying the agreed design guidance.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Understanding and practical experience of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model, with particular expertise from the transport layer through to the physical layer.

• Demonstrated understanding of Wide Area Network (WAN) standards and protocols, and SATCOM and RF systems technologies.

• Understanding and experience of ICT architecture views, including the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), enterprise architecture and solution architecture.

• Minimum NV2 security clearance.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

• Experience in Defence capability development and/or sustainment.

• A collaborative, team-focused approach and demonstrable stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience in command, control, communications and computers (C4) systems-of-systems engineering and/or Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

DESIRABLE

• Familiarity with Defence writing standards.

• PV security clearance is preferred.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through the Azooa Careers application form for AZ-109100. Provide your current CV, relevant experience, availability, current security clearance and expected rate. Please be ready to provide concise responses addressing the essential and desirable criteria; Azooa will coordinate the detailed submission requirements with shortlisted candidates.

Applications close Friday, 4 December 2026 at 11:59pm Canberra/Sydney time (AEDT).

This recruitment activity supports a proposed tender response. Any engagement is subject to the procurement outcome, client selection, required checks and contract award. Extension options are not guaranteed.