Lead Network Engineer

Strategic Partners Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm is seeking a Lead Network Security Engineer for a Federal Government Client in Canberra. The role is a 12-month contract with potential extensions, requiring an NV1 security clearance. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, along with a strong understanding of network security architectures and the ability to implement various protection measures. This is an onsite position focusing on improving existing network practices and security communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in a Cyber role.
• Ability to implement and maintain network practices effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in securing network communications.
• Ability to assess network security architectures and provide recommendations on improving. Ability to apply defence in depth in network design and configuration.
• Ability to assess network device configurations and provide recommendations on improving network security.
• Demonstrated experience in securing network communications.

Responsibilities

• Assess network security architectures and provide improvements.
• Configure and utilize computer protection components.
• Assess network device configurations for security enhancements.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Network configuration

Network security architectures

Defence in depth principles

Experience with hardware firewalls

Network device configuration

Security communications

Tools

Hardware firewalls

Servers

Routers

Job description

Lead Network Security Engineer

We are hiring "Lead Network Security Engineer" candidates for our Federal Government Client.

Contract Duration – 12 months + 24 months

Work Location - Canberra (onsite)

Security Clearance - NV1

• Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in a Cyber role.
• Ability to implement, maintain and assess and recommend improvement to established network practices.
• Ability to configure and utilise computer protection components (e.g. hardware firewalls, servers, routers) as appropriate.
• Ability to assess network security architectures and provide recommendations on improving. Ability to apply defence in depth in network design and configuration.
• Ability to assess network device configurations and provide recommendations on improving network security.
• Demonstrated experience in securing network communications.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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