Network Architect (Senior Network Engineer)

About George Weston Foods

GWF is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest food manufacturers employing around 7,000 people across 62 sites. Our product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, vegetable and snack products and smallgoods together with a portfolio of bakery ingredients, Artisanal breads and pastries, flour, coatings and seasonings and animal feed. GWF’s operates through seven units; Tip Top, DON, Mauri, Yumi’s, Jasol, The Artisanal Group and Newly Weds Foods Australia.

The Role:

We are currently seeking a Network Architect (Senior Network Engineer) to join our team. This role is pivotal in delivering solution designs for network projects, maintaining architectural standards, and supporting strategic initiatives across the enterprise with responsibilities between the Architecture and Operations teams to ensure continuity, responsiveness, and strategic alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions and designs for network projects, collaborating with Enterprise and Solution Architects and Business Analysts.
• Acts as a bridge between IT and business units, collaborating with site managers, engineers, and project managers to scope and deliver network solutions that directly support business initiatives.
• Maintain the Architecture Repository and ensure alignment with ABF/GWF security frameworks
• Provide high-level planning and resource estimation for network solutions
• Act as QA and service introduction lead for projects transitioning to operations
• Support Network Operations, other team leaders, and Enterprise / Solution Architects
• Maintain technical relationships with Cisco and strategic network partners
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About You

• Looking to take the next step in your career—transitioning into architecture while staying hands-on with the technology you love.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in enterprise networking, including Voice, LAN, WAN, Wireless, and internet links.
• Strong background in firewall and network security.
• Proven experience in solution design, scoping, and project management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco SD-WAN and SD-Access.
• CCNP certification (minimum).
• Exposure to manufacturing networks and cloud platforms (Azure or AWS preferred).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

What’s on offer at GWF

You’ll join a supportive team where you can broaden your experience in a fast-paced environment. We offer a competitive remuneration package, flexible work environment, free product daily, company paid parental leave, income protection insurance through our default Super fund, discounted private health insurance, access to novated leasing and study assistance.

Sound like a good fit? Apply now.. We'd love to hear from you!

Our people are the heart of business and are led by our four key values: Safe, Courageous, Trusting and Collaborative. By supporting their ability to work effectively and providing them with the tools they need to succeed, we are ensuring that we are the kind of company where talented people of all backgrounds want to work. Across our organisation, we're creating a workplace where collaboration is important, courage is rewarded, trust is expected, and a strong safety mindset is the norm.

During the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening tests which include a criminal record check.

At GWF we strive to create a place where everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and everyone has equal opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. Let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via phone on 0456 792 279.