Cloud Network Architect

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence. Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible. From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust. OUR BENEFITS Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Free Medical Insurance Annualised Performance Review Process ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS from $15 P/W Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance) Modernised Paid Parental Leave Veterans Leave Novated Lease options Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work Personal & professional training development opportunities Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner Our Thales Cyber Services team provides secure Communication solutions, information systems and cybersecurity services to support the work of defence and government clients. Our systems are designed to protect sensitive information from cyber threats, ensuring its security and integrity in critical environments. Your role purpose will be to design network underlays and overlays connecting Guards and Gateways across hybrid fabrics and Google Distributed Cloud (GDC). YOUR ROLE Working in our offices on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country (Melbourne) or Ngunnawal/Ngambri Country (Canberra), you will work within a project delivery team, under the direction of the Project Design Authority, and perform across the following areas: Design Zero-Trust networking and Kubernetes cluster networking within Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) workloads. Design and integrate COTS firewalls into the GDC fabric, ensuring resilience, segmentation, and compliance with ISM, PSPF, and DSPF requirements. Engineer resilient hybrid network underlays and overlays across GDC and on-premise environments. Engineer Zero-Trust controls and Kubernetes networking patterns to support secure GDC workloads. Develop CI/CD deployment patterns aligned with secure automation requirements. Integrate physical and virtualised COTS firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet) into GDC workloads to meet accreditation and security standards. Define routing, segmentation, and telemetry patterns supporting Guard and Gateway services. Contribute network design inputs to project design reviews and accreditation activities. YOUR EXPERIENCE On day one in this role, we’ll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours: Deep expertise in Google Distributed Cloud networking and hybrid cloud interconnect architectures. Strong knowledge of Zero-Trust Networking principles, workload security patterns, and Kubernetes network design. Proficiency in integrating physical and virtualised COTS firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet) into private cloud based-based solutions. Experience delivering PSPF/DSPF SECRET-compliant network designs, incorporating FMN, ISM, and Zero-Trust controls. Experience integrating edge protection technologies with software-defined networking patterns to support resilient, secure workload environments. AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE ROLES & SECURITY A Defence security clearance is required for this role; applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. An NV1 clearance is preferable. Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role. The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right –no matter your background or personal circumstances –please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here. We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone. Read more about our WORK180 endorsement. #J-18808-Ljbffr