Network & Security Engineer

Central Coast Council NSW; Central Coast; Hybrid; AUD 101,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Hybrid & flexible working

Career progression opportunities

Superannuation 12%

Job summary

Central Coast Council NSW is seeking a Network & Security Engineer to lead the management and security of the Council's critical network infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure services for residents. You will respond to cyber threats, provide expert risk advice to leadership and shape disaster recovery planning.

Hybrid role with 2 days from home and 3 days onsite at the Wyong Administration Building, offering a 9 day fortnight and opportunities for progression up to the top salary tier plus

Qualifications

• Experience with security platforms (SIEM/EDR/IPS) and MFA.
• Experience in large IT environments, government or large organisations.
• Knowledge of Azure cloud networking and identity platforms (AD, Entra ID).
• Degree in IT or CS or equivalent with ongoing professional development.
• ITIL and/or vendor certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting of network and security infrastructure.
• Investigate and respond to security events before they become problems.
• Run network and security maturity uplift projects with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Shape Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning.
• Collaborate in a team that values open communication, problem solving and sharing learnings.

Skills

SIEM/EDR/IPS

Azure cloud networking

Active Directory / Entra ID

Education

IT/CS degree or equivalent

Industry certifications: ITIL, Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Zscaler, Azure

Job description

Keep the Central Coast Connected and Secure: Take the Lead on Network and Security at Central Coast Council

• Enjoy a 9 day fortnight and authentic work/life balance
• Permanent role
• Be part of a professional and dynamic team where no 2 days are the same

About the role

Behind every Council service is technology our community counts on. As our Network & Security Engineer, you'll play a key role in keeping that technology secure, reliable and ready to support thousands of residents every day.

Combining hands‑on technical work with the opportunity to influence decisions, you'll lead the management and security of Council's critical network infrastructure, respond to emerging cyber threats and provide expert advice to leaders on risk. It's a varied role where your expertise makes a meaningful difference.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

What you'll do

• Lead the monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting of our network and security infrastructure
• Investigate and respond to security events before they become problems
• Run network and security maturity uplift projects, working with suppliers and stakeholders
• Shape Council's Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning
• Work with a team that values open communication, problem solving and sharing what we learn

What you'll bring

• Solid experience with security platforms such as SIEM, EDR, IPS and multifactor authentication
• Experience managing large, complex IT environments, whether in government or a large organisation
• Knowledge of Azure cloud networking and identity platforms such as Active Directory and Entra ID
• A degree in IT or Computer Science, or equivalent experience and ongoing professional development
• Bonus points: ITIL, or Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Zscaler or Azure certifications

The commencing salary for this position is up to $100.5K. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $116.5K on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation

• We have a permanent role available
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
• We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite
• This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building