Gateway Engineer/Infrastructure Engineer (TSPV) - ACT, SA

Kinexus Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinexus has partnered with the Australian Signals Directorate to source Gateway Engineers, responsible for maintaining and supporting network gateway components underpinning secure and reliable operations. This role contributes to safeguarding the organisation's network environment through incident investigation and security controls.

On offer is a 12-month contract with 2 x 12-month extensions. Based in Canberra (ACT) or Adelaide (SA), a TSPV clearance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support network gateway components according to defined standards.
• Translate designs into operable gateway infrastructure.
• Assist in developing recovery/contingency strategies and incident response.

Job description

Job Description

Kinexus has partnered with the Australian Signals Directorate to assist in sourcing Gateway Engineers, who will be responsible for maintaining and supporting network gateway components that underpin secure and reliable organisational operations. This role ensures that network architectures are implemented according to defined standards, contributes to the development of recovery and contingency strategies, and plays a critical part in safeguarding the organisation's network environment through incident investigation and application of security controls. The Gateway Engineer will work closely with ICT teams in the provision of technical expertise in the sustainment and maintenance of a robust gateway infrastructure capability.

ASD is the federal agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber warfare and information security. ASD's purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance our national interests. Suitable candidates will be required to complete ASD's Organisation Suitability Assessment (OSA).

On offer is an initial 12-month contract with 2 x 12-month extensions. This role is available in either Canberra (ACT) or Adelaide (SA), and does not offer the opportunity for candidates to upgrade their clearance - a TSPV clearance is essential for this role.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Maintain and support specific network components using agreed architectures, design standards, patterns and methodology.
• Translates logical designs into physical designs that meet specified operational parameters for capacity and performance.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies, operational policy and procedures and change initiatives.
• Provide detailed, specialist technical advice, including strategic advice to the senior executive.
• Contributes to the development of recovery routines and contingency procedures. Contributes to alternative network architectures, networking topologies and design options.
• Identifies risks that arise from potential technical solution architectures. Designs alternate solutions or countermeasures and ensures they manage identified risks.
• Investigates suspected attacks and supports security incident management.
• Provides guidance on the application and operation of elementary physical, procedural and technical security controls.

Why Kinexus?

• Kinexus has been supplying contractors to Federal Government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them.
• Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances.
• DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals.
• Dedicated account manager, who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care.
• Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework.
• Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super.
• We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free.
• Regular visits for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events.
• We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice.
• We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field.
• Community matters. Kinexus supports women in Defence through our female mentoring program and rewards referrers through our Referral Rewards scheme.
• Support for your health and wellness through counselling support (EAP) available for all contractors and their families.
• Kinexus is the leading recruitment partner to the Defence industry in Australia. We support our community in making intelligent connections and create opportunities to help grow careers.