Network & Security Engineer — Hybrid/9‑Day Fortnight

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

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