Network Engineer

Emanate Technology; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanate Technology in Canberra is seeking a Fortinet-driven Network Engineer to support defence-grade networks with NV1 clearance. You will design, implement and optimise Fortinet ecosystems and work within high-security environments.

2nd paragraph: NV1 clearance mandatory, with 3–6+ years Fortinet hands-on across firewalls, VPNs, routing and policy management. You’ll collaborate with cyber, infrastructure and architecture teams to uplift security posture and ensure secure-by-design outcomes.

Qualifications

• NV1 Security Clearance mandatory.
• Strong Fortinet experience across firewalls, VPNs, routing, segmentation and policy management.
• Solid grounding in secure networking principles, defence environments and compliance frameworks.
• Experience across routing/switching; Cisco/Juniper welcome but Fortinet is the hero.
• Ability to operate in structured, high-security environments with precision and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing and optimising secure network solutions across Fortinet technologies (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, SD-WAN).
• Hardening and maintaining gateway environments aligned to defence security standards.
• Monitoring, troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues across multi-site, high-availability environments.
• Supporting uplift of network security posture, automation and documentation.
• Working closely with cyber, infrastructure and architecture teams to deliver secure-by-design outcomes.

Skills

NV1 Security Clearance

Fortinet experience

Firewalls & VPNs

Routing & Switching

Secure networking principles

Compliance frameworks

High-security environments

Tools

FortiGate

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

Fortinet SD-WAN

Job description

If you’re a Fortinet-driven Network Engineer who thrives in secure, high-stakes environments, this is the role that puts you at the centre of mission-critical defence infrastructure.

What you’ll own

• Designing, implementing and optimising secure network solutions across Fortinet technologies (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, SD?WAN)
• Hardening and maintaining gateway environments aligned to defence security standards
• Monitoring, troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues across multi-site, high-availability environments
• Supporting uplift of network security posture, automation and documentation
• Working closely with cyber, infrastructure and architecture teams to deliver secure-by-design outcomes

What you bring

• NV1 Security Clearance (mandatory)
• Strong Fortinet experience-ideally 3–6+ years hands-on across firewalls, VPNs, routing, segmentation and policy management
• Solid grounding in secure networking principles, defence environments and compliance frameworks
• Experience across routing/switching (Cisco/Juniper welcome but Fortinet is the hero)
• Ability to operate in structured, high-security environments with precision and accountability

Why this role matters:

You’ll be joining a defence program where network reliability, resilience and security are non-negotiable. This is a chance to work with modern Fortinet stacks, influence secure architecture, and contribute to national-level capability uplift.

We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.