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About BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
The Lead Network Architect is responsible for leading the design, development, and management of the organisation’s network architecture, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of the business, supports strategic initiatives, and aligns with industry best practices. This senior leadership role involves overseeing the entire network, from high-level strategy to detailed implementation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions. The role will also drive innovation in network technologies, including cloud networking, wireless technologies, SDN (Software-Defined Networking), and next-generation network security. The role can be based in Australia (Brisbane or Perth), Chile (Santiago), Singapore or India (Bangalore).
In this role, your key accountabilities will include:
- Lead the network architecture vision and strategy to align with the organisation's business goals and technological direction.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive network strategy that supports scalability, security, stability/resilience, performance, and future growth.
- Define and implement the long-term network roadmaps, considering emerging technologies, business needs, and global best practices.
- Provide thought leadership on next generation networking technologies, including SDN, network automation / routing, cloud networking, and wireless connectivity mediums.
- Support vendor relationships, co-development of network product/capability roadmaps, and contract negotiations related to network future capabilities and architecture approaches.
- Oversee design and implementation of highly available, reliable, and secure global network architecture.
- Design complex LAN, WAN, cloud integration, edge computing, wireless connectivity, and hybrid cloud environments.
About You
- 10 plus years of experience in network architecture, including 5+ years in senior roles.
- Skilled in designing and managing complex global networks: LAN/WAN, data centers, cloud, wireless, hybrid environments, and security.
- Expertise in network security, SDN, and cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Deep understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, and VPNs.
- Proficient with network automation, monitoring, and observability tools.
- Experience in vendor management and network procurement.
- Advanced knowledge of network design and architecture methodologies, focusing on scalability, performance, and security.
- Proficient leadership and team management skills, with the ability to achieve consensus across cross-functional teams.
- Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, capable of presenting complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to keep up to date with the latest network technologies, trends, and industry standards.
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
Please note as part of this recruitment process the successful applicant will need to conduct a Queensland legislated coal mine workers’ health assessment.
From 1 April 2023, ResHealth will be mandatory for the completion of coal mine workers’ health assessments, allowing you to submit, monitor and review the progress of your health assessment in a secure online environment. For more information please go to the ResHealth website.
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Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.
BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com .