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Solution Architect (Network focus)
- Posted14 November 2025
- Salary$140000 - $160000 per annum, Benefits: KiwiSaver, Insurance
- LocationQueenstown
- Job type Permanent
- Specialisation Architects
- ReferenceBH-2608
Job description
We’re looking for a Solutions Architect with strong network design and infrastructure expertise to help shape our clients global technology landscape. This is a hands-on, high-impact role leading the design and strategic direction of modern network and cloud environments.
What you’ll do:
What you’ll bring:
If you’re a network-savvy architect who can confidently design future-ready infrastructure and lead the transition toward cloud-driven solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
Kia ora, Comspek and our clients fully support and encourage diverse hiring and inclusive recruitment processes. Don’t meet every single requirement of this job description? That’s ok - You do not need to tick every box or have expertise in the full JD. Comspek is dedicated to building diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces based on different clients’ needs. So, if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
What you’ll do:
- Lead the architecture and delivery of complex IT and network infrastructure solutions across on-prem and cloud environments.
- Design robust, scalable, and secure network architectures — including WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, and site-from-scratch builds.
- Help move away from traditional MPLS to modern SD-WAN.
- Support the rollout of Cisco Meraki across all sites and provide vendor-agnostic advice on best-fit technologies.
- Drive cloud-first solutions, particularly within a heavy Azure environment.
- Oversee end-to-end project life-cycle: planning, design, implementation, documentation, and optimisation.
- Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to continuously improve performance, security, and reliability.
- Maintain high-quality documentation and provide strategic updates to leadership.
What you’ll bring:
- 8+ years’ experience in IT systems and network architecture.
- Deep expertise in routing, switching, secure WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, and modern network design principles.
- Strong background in designing sites/infrastructure from the ground up.
- Solid experience with Cisco technologies (Meraki exposure ideal) and Fortinet or equivalent security platforms.
- Advanced cloud capability — especially Azure
- Relevant certifications such as CCNP/CCIE.
If you’re a network-savvy architect who can confidently design future-ready infrastructure and lead the transition toward cloud-driven solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
Kia ora, Comspek and our clients fully support and encourage diverse hiring and inclusive recruitment processes. Don’t meet every single requirement of this job description? That’s ok - You do not need to tick every box or have expertise in the full JD. Comspek is dedicated to building diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces based on different clients’ needs. So, if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.