Network Architecture
Architecture and design for enterprise LAN, WAN, data centre, SD-WAN, ACI, wireless, routing, switching and secure connectivity environments.
Network Architecture • Secure Infrastructure • Critical Systems
Senior network architecture and secure infrastructure advisory for complex Australian environments.
IP Experts brings more than 30 years of experience designing, implementing and securing enterprise, government, Defence, mining, telecommunications and critical infrastructure networks.
30+years IP network experience
NV2security clearance
CISSPsecurity-certified architect
$43BGorgon LNG project experience
About IP Experts
Deep technical architecture backed by security, delivery and operational experience.
IP Experts is the professional presence of Gavin Lawson, a master’s-qualified Senior Network Architect with extensive hands-on and leadership experience across IP networking, data centres, SD-WAN, routing, switching, network security, cloud connectivity, telecommunications systems and infrastructure transformation.
The business is positioned as a specialist advisory capability for organisations that need senior technical judgement, clear documentation, secure design decisions and practical implementation support.
Services
Where IP Experts can help
Secure Infrastructure Design
Security-focused infrastructure design aligned to ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight, ISO 27001, ISO 27002 and NIST security expectations.
Data Centre & Migration Advisory
Design authority, migration planning, implementation oversight and technical assurance for complex data centre and infrastructure refresh programs.
Critical Infrastructure Networks
Support for high-availability, resilient and secure networks across Defence, government, mining, oil and gas, telecommunications and enterprise sectors.
Technical Leadership
Architecture leadership, mentoring, team guidance, supplier management, technical review and design decision support.
Documentation & Assurance
Clear technical designs, proposals, specifications, migration plans, network documentation and architecture artefacts that support delivery and governance.
Capability
Built for complex, secure and high-stakes environments.
- Routing and switching: IPv4, IPv6, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS and spanning tree.
- Modern networks: Cisco ACI, APIC, SD-WAN, Cisco Umbrella and Cisco ISE.
- Security platforms: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Firepower, F5 VPN and secure gateway environments.
- Load balancing and access: F5, Citrix NetScaler, wireless, VPN and enterprise remote connectivity.
- Cloud-connected infrastructure: Azure and AWS network integration experience.
- Operational resilience: disaster recovery, business continuity, monitoring, supplier management and lifecycle planning.
Experience
Experience across nationally significant networks and large-scale transformation programs.
NRI / Main Roads WA
Network Architect for Cisco ACI, SD-WAN, Umbrella and ISE design, including architecture for a 30-branch networking infrastructure refresh.
NEC / Defence
Technical Lead supporting secure Defence data centre environments and resilient IT systems for sensitive and classified operating contexts.
Optus / Australian Taxation Office
Project and Network Architect supporting major Federal and Defence accounts, including a major data centre migration and SDN/ACI refresh program.
Department of Defence
Design Authority and Senior Solution Architect for secret gateway environments, warfighting networks and interoperability delivery.
Leidos Australia
Senior infrastructure leadership across national IT operations, data centre builds and deployment of Palo Alto, F5, Nexus, ISR and Aruba platforms.
Kellogg Joint Venture / Gorgon Project
Senior IP Lead Engineer for the $43 billion Gorgon LNG Project, designing IP networks across data centres, plant operations and Barrow Island infrastructure.
Selected outcomes
Measurable impact, not just design theory.
IP Experts combines architecture, implementation and operational understanding to deliver designs that can be built, secured, supported and governed.
$1M+annual network cost savings delivered through WAN optimisation and network redesign.
30 sitesbranch infrastructure refresh architecture for Main Roads WA.
350+ schoolsremote satellite network delivery experience across NT and NSW education environments.
Credentials
Qualified, cleared and certified.
Master of ScienceTelecommunications Management
Bachelor of ScienceInformation Science
CISSPCertified Information Systems Security Professional
CCDP / CCNPCisco design and networking certifications
CCIE writtenAdvanced Cisco networking capability
AGSVA NV2Security clearance
Contact
Need senior network architecture or secure infrastructure support?
Contact IP Experts to discuss architecture, design assurance, migration planning, secure network uplift or technical leadership support.