Lead Network Security Engineer

Davidson; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security consultancy is seeking a Lead Network Security Engineer in Canberra to enhance critical network infrastructure within the Defence environment. You will be responsible for secure network design, maintenance, and protection against advanced threats. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years in network security, practical experience with network configurations, and expertise in assessing security architectures. This role includes a 12-month contract and requires onsite work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a cyber or network security role.
• Strong experience implementing and maintaining secure network practices.
• Proven ability to assess network security architectures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement secure network services across environments.
• Maintain and test network infrastructure including firewalls and routers.
• Support the protection of network communications against threats.

Skills

Network security practices

Firewalls configuration

Routers configuration

Assessment of security architectures

Tools

Network security components

Job description

Lead Network Security Engineer (EL1 equivalent)

We are seeking Lead Network Security Engineers to support the operation, maintenance and uplift of critical network infrastructure within the Defence environment. This role focuses on securing and hardening complex network systems that support sensitive operations. You will work onsite in Canberra as part of a collaborative technical team, providing hands‑on engineering support and practical security advice.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, implement and operate secure network services across hardware and virtual environments
• Maintain and test network infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, servers and related devices
• Assess network architectures and device configurations and provide recommendations to improve security
• Apply defence‑in‑depth principles to network design and configuration
• Support the protection of network communications against advanced threats
• Contribute to technical advice on hardening and defending critical systems

Required experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a cyber or network security role
• Strong experience implementing and maintaining secure network practices
• Hands‑on configuration of network security components (e.g. firewalls, routers, servers)
• Proven ability to assess network security architectures and recommend improvements
• Experience securing network communications in complex environments

Eligibility requirements

• Australian citizen
• Must already hold NV1 security clearance
• Ability to successfully complete Defence suitability assessments
• Willing to work onsite in Canberra

Contract details

• Initial 12‑month contract, with extension options
• 40 hours per week
• Start date: June 2026

Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Terry Park on [e-mail], quoting reference JN‑012026‑42137.

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