Lead Network Security Enigneers

Talent; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent in Canberra is seeking an experienced Lead Network Security Engineer to support the operation, security uplift of critical network infrastructure within a secure Australian Government environment.

You will collaborate with technical teams to strengthen network security, assess vulnerabilities and protect ICT systems against evolving cyber threats, while upholding defence-in-depth principles and security standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a cyber security role.
• Strong experience with network security, firewalls, routers and servers.
• Ability to assess and improve network security architectures.
• Experience securing network communications and device configurations.
• Understanding of network protocols, security frameworks and defence-in-depth.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and traffic analysis.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain and support physical and virtual network infrastructure.
• Configure, test and maintain network hardware, software and security devices.
• Assess network security architectures and recommend improvements.
• Review network configurations and implement security enhancements.
• Apply defence-in-depth principles to secure critical infrastructure.
• Provide technical advice on network hardening and cyber security risks.

Skills

Network security

Firewalls & routers

Security architecture assessment

Network monitoring tools

Stakeholder communication

Cyber security experience 5+ years

Job description

• Contract: 12 months + 2 x 12-month extensions
• Security Clearance: Active NV1 Essential

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Lead Network Security Engineers to support the operation, maintenance and security uplift of critical network infrastructure within a secure Australian Government environment. You will work alongside technical teams to strengthen network security, assess vulnerabilities and protect complex ICT systems against evolving cyber threats.

Key Duties

• Implement, maintain and support physical and virtual network infrastructure.
• Configure, test and maintain network hardware, software and security devices.
• Assess network security architectures and recommend improvements.
• Review network configurations and implement security enhancements.
• Apply defence-in-depth principles to secure critical infrastructure.
• Provide technical advice on network hardening and cyber security risks.

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a cyber security role.
• Strong experience with network security, firewalls, routers and servers.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and improve network security architectures.
• Experience securing network communications and device configurations.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, security frameworks and defence-in-depth principles.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and traffic analysis (desirable).
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to stakeholders.

Lead Network Security Enigneers Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AU