Network Security Architect

Paxus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Paxus is assisting a government agency in Sydney, Australia, to recruit a Network Security Architect to design, implement and operate resilient network architectures across IT and OT environments. This role focuses on identifying gaps, assessing risks, and delivering secure, standards-based network designs to protect assets from cyber threats.

The successful candidate will manage complex EVPN-VXLAN deployments, collaborate with vendors and stakeholders, and contribute to cyber security roadmaps

Qualifications

• Design secure, resilient, and scalable networks to support critical government infrastructure.
• Experience with Cisco EVPN-VXLAN fabric, routing, switching, NAC, and NGFW.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a baseline security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Complete the design & implementation of a Cisco EVPN-VXLAN fabric between 2 DCs.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and NSW Telco stakeholders to deliver on standards.
• Migrate critical applications from legacy network to Cisco EVPN-VXLAN fabric.
• Provide operational escalation to the Network operations centre and the Security operations team.
• Provide support during and post cutover.
• Ensure projects comply with cyber security best practices and meet regulatory requirements.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and communications to keep deliverables on track.

Skills

Secure network design

EVPN-VXLAN

Cisco networking

NAC

NGFW

Public cloud

ADC

Stakeholder management

Tools

Cisco EVPN-VXLAN fabric

NGFW

NAC

Public Cloud

ADC

Job description

This Governement agency has an immediate requirement for a Network Security Architect to join their Cyber Security team.

This person needs to be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining resilient and scalable network architectures and security controls across IT and OT (Operational Technology) environments.

This role focuses on identifying gaps, assessing risks, enhancing network security, and producing secure network designs, while contributing to the Cyber Security Roadmap from a network security perspective. It is critical to protecting IT and OT assets from cyber threats through robust, standards-based network security strategies.

In this role you will:

• Complete the detailed design & implementation of a Cisco switched EVPN-VXLAN fabric between 2 DCs.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and NSW Telco stakeholders to deliver on agreed commitments and standards.
• Migration of critical applications from legacy network to Cisco EVPN-VXLAN fabric.
• Provide an operational escalation to the Network operations centre and the Security operations team.
• Provide support during and post cutover.
• Ensure all projects comply with cyber security best practices and meet relevant regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Manage stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation, and issues management to ensure stakeholders are engaged throughout project and deliverables are met.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Design and implementation of secure, resilient, and scalable networks to support critical government infrastructure and applications. Key technology includes but not limited to routing, switching, Cisco switched EVPN-VXLAN fabric, Next Generation firewalls, Network Access Control (NAC), Public Cloud and Application Delivery Controllers (ADC). With key importance around Cisco switched EVPN-VXLAN fabric.
• Outstanding communication skills, enabling you to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Provide design and as-built documentation along with up-to-date network diagrams.
• Outstanding ability to troubleshoot and manage incidents/problems relating to the migration.
• Experience in developing technology roadmaps that align with organisational goals.
• An ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge on ICT, cyber security and cyber risk trends & hold relevant industry certifications.
• Must have or be able to attain and maintain a baseline security clearance

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.