EL1 Lead Network Security Engineer

Federal Government client (agency undisclosed); Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 193,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Government client is seeking an EL1 Lead Network Security Engineer for a 12-month contract, with two 12-month extension options. The role is full-time, on-site in ACT, with flexible arrangements considered where operational requirements allow, and a current NV1 clearance is required.

You will lead hands-on security work across network architecture, infrastructure and device configurations, focusing on practical hardening, threat reduction and defence-in-depth measures in a sensitive

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a cyber role.
• Ability to implement, maintain and assess established network practices.
• Configure protection components including firewalls, servers and routers.
• Assess network security architectures and apply defence in depth.
• Australian citizen with NV1 clearance or above.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and operate network services across hardware and virtual environments.
• Test and maintain network infrastructure, software and hardware devices.
• Assess network requirements, architecture and infrastructure.
• Review complex information systems using contemporary security frameworks and toolsets.
• Apply knowledge of malicious actor techniques, tools and processes.
• Assess critical infrastructure systems and identify security weaknesses.
• Recommend practical network hardening and defence-in-depth improvements.
• Help defend systems against advanced threats.

Skills

Cyber security

Network security

Firewall configuration

Router configuration

Defence in depth

Threat detection

Tools

Network management tools

Encryption tools

Security assessment tools

Job description

EL1 Lead Network Security Engineer Contract: 12 months, with 2 x 12-month extension options Pay: $140-$170 p/h including super (negotiable) Work type: Full-time, up to 40 hours per week Work arrangement: On-site, with flexible arrangements considered where operational requirements allow Clearance: Must hold a current NV1 clearance or above

About the Role

This is a senior, hands-on network security engineering role with our Federal Government client. You will help operate, assess and strengthen critical network infrastructure in a sensitive Defence environment. You will work across network architecture, infrastructure and device configurations. The focus is practical security: identifying weaknesses, improving network practices and hardening systems against advanced threats.

What You'll Be Doing

• Plan, implement and operate network services across hardware and virtual environments
• Test and maintain network infrastructure, software and hardware devices
• Assess network requirements, architecture and infrastructure
• Review complex information systems using contemporary security frameworks and toolsets
• Apply knowledge of malicious actor techniques, tools and processes
• Assess critical infrastructure systems and identify security weaknesses
• Recommend practical network hardening and defence-in-depth improvements
• Help defend systems against advanced threats

What You Bring (Essential Criteria)

• You've demonstrated at least 5 years' experience in a Cyber role
• You can implement, maintain and assess established network practices
• You can recommend practical improvements to network security
• You can configure protection components including firewalls, servers and routers
• You can assess network security architectures and apply defence in depth
• You can review network device configurations and recommend security improvements
• You've secured network communications in complex environments
• You're an Australian citizen
• You must hold a current NV1 clearance or above

Nice to Have (Desirable Criteria)

• Strong computer networking, protocols and network security methodology knowledge
• Experience explaining technical network concepts to non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of firewalls, demilitarised zones, encryption and related IT security methods
• Experience using network management tools to analyse network traffic patterns

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