Network Architect
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Orro scores A on the Alion truth index.
Melbourne | Hybrid Work Model | Competitive base + super + benefits
Some of Australia’s most critical digital infrastructure runs on network solutions our team designs. We’re looking for a Network Architect to own that design across the full customer lifecycle, from pre sales through transition and in life optimisation. Sitting between our Network Services division and our sales teams, the role works directly with customers to show what we can do and guide them smoothly into operations. It carries real influence over both winning new work and keeping customers for the long term.
About Orro
We’re an Australian success story, now close to 500 people strong, delivering secure, end to end digital solutions across cloud, collaboration, cyber security, data services and network infrastructure, all backed by over 20 years of experience. Trusted by some of Australia’s biggest brands, Orro leads the way in designing, building and operating digital infrastructure that delivers greater efficiency, agility, performance and resilience. Our solutions take the stress out of tech for more than 400 businesses and over 20 million Australians every single day.
Our mission? To create “future now” solutions making it faster, simpler and safer for people to access, store and share information, wherever they are and whoever they’re with. But more than that, we know that real impact comes from connecting people, not just machines. That’s why we take the time to understand our clients; how they work, what matters to them, and where they’re headed so we can deliver not just what they need today, but what they’ll need next.
With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane and Perth, and teams across New Zealand, the Philippines and the UK, Orro is known for delivering future ready solutions, backed by deep expertise, genuine human insight and lasting partnerships.
What You’ll Be Doing
This role shapes managed network solutions from the first customer conversation through transition and into in life optimisation, making sure every design is technically sound, commercially viable and supportable within our managed services model. You’ll bridge sales, delivery and operations, working alongside Sales and Commercial teams, Service Delivery Managers, engineers, project managers and architects from other divisions. Externally, the role builds trusted relationships with CIOs, customer SDMs, technical leaders, technology vendors, partners and carriers. The impact is profitable growth and consistently high service quality across our managed network services.
Lead the design of managed network solutions across complex, enterprise scale customer environments, balancing technical excellence with commercial viability
Engage customers during pre sales, demonstrating our capability and building credibility with technical and executive stakeholders
Translate business requirements into scalable, resilient technical solutions aligned to our managed services delivery model
Partner with Sales and Commercial teams on bid responses, proposals and customer workshops
Guide customers from pre sales through transition and into operational delivery, protecting design integrity at every stage
Drive in life optimisation by spotting opportunities to improve performance, reduce complexity and add value for customers
Become the go to technical authority for your customers, representing our Network Services division with credibility and confidence
What You’ll Bring
The Essentials
8 to 12 years in network engineering or architecture within telecommunications, managed services or systems integration, including telecommunications solution design
Proven experience designing enterprise scale managed network solutions, backed by strong pre sales and customer facing architecture experience
Hands on SD WAN and network security solution design, including SASE, across multi vendor platforms such as Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper or Palo Alto
Commercial awareness of managed services delivery models, contracts and value driven delivery
The ability to turn business requirements into scalable solutions, and the confidence to engage technical and executive stakeholders alike
Even if you don’t tick every box, don’t let that hold you back. If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d genuinely love to hear from you.
Why Orro?
At Orro, we’re proud to support our people and the people who matter most to them in meaningful and inclusive ways. From public holiday swaps that embrace family and cultural diversity, to generous parental and caregiver leave, flexible work options, and company wide mentoring, we’re here to help you thrive at every stage of life.
We also invest in the future through our Emerging Leaders Development Program, nurturing the next generation of talent from within. On top of that, you’ll enjoy 3 days of paid volunteer leave each year, novated leasing, employee discounts, and full access to our wellbeing platform packed with expert fitness plans, nutrition tips, and tools to help you feel your best, inside and out.
Note: The role is subject to state and federal police background checks. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.