Enterprise Network Engineer – F5 & Security Specialist

NSW Police Force; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Annual leave loading

Wellbeing programs

Salary packaging options

Novated vehicle lease

In-house gym facilities

Job summary

The NSW Police Force is seeking a Network Platform Engineer (CSO4) to join the Network and Security Platform Services Directorate. You will work with enterprise LAN/WAN, focusing on F5 load balancing, and support security and reliability across NSWPF networks.

This role requires CCNA or equivalent, strong troubleshooting, and collaboration with vendors and internal teams. Applicants should be prepared for on-call rotation and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with enterprise network or voice technologies.
• Exposure to large, complex operational environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork with ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and engineering services within LAN/WAN (Core Network) environments with a primary focus on F5 load balancing infrastructure
• Support the operation, maintenance, optimisation, and lifecycle management of network and F5 infrastructure to ensure service reliability and performance
• Manage F5 platform patching, software upgrades, and iRules development, ensuring compliance with operational and security standards
• Investigate and resolve incidents, contribute to problem management activities, and implement changes in accordance with established IT service management processes
• Drive continuous service improvement through automation, monitoring enhancements, documentation, and the development of technical standards and operating procedures
• Work collaboratively with senior engineers, service delivery teams, projects, other government agencies and vendors
• Provide operational support across Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco Catalyst Center, wireless, routing and switching, and Cisco ACI environments
• Contribute to the adoption of automation and modern network management practices to improve operational efficiency and service outcomes
• Build technical capability and progress towards senior specialist roles

Skills

Enterprise networking

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

CCNA or equivalent

Problem solving

Education

CCNA or equivalent certification

Tools

Cisco SD-WAN

Cisco Catalyst Center

Cisco ACI

Job description

The NSW Police Force is seeking a Network Platform Engineer (CSO4) to join the Network and Security Platform Services Directorate. You will work with enterprise LAN/WAN, focusing on F5 load balancing, and support security and reliability across NSWPF networks.

This role requires CCNA or equivalent, strong troubleshooting, and collaboration with vendors and internal teams. Applicants should be prepared for on-call rotation and security clearances.