Senior Network Technical Consultant

Brennan; Canberra; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and certification bonuses

Culture Awards

Brennan Daredevils trip

Vibrant social activities

Discounted hardware and software

Learning and development environment

Flexible working arrangement

Job summary

Brennan is seeking a Senior Network Consultant to join the Secure Network team in Canberra. You will own end-to-end delivery of network design and cybersecurity solutions, consulting with customers and guiding projects across teams.

Role requires NV1 clearance and the ability to undertake a National Criminal History Check. Brennan offers learning opportunities and flexible working arrangements in a dynamic security practice.

Qualifications

• Must have NV1 clearance (or be eligible)
• National Criminal History Check required

Responsibilities

• Develop high level and detailed solution designs meeting requirements
• Lead delivery of complex components across workstreams
• Provide expert consulting and guidance on networking and cybersecurity
• Translate business needs into structured designs and implementation guidance
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to fit enterprise constraints
• Mentor and guide junior staff through project delivery

Skills

Clear and concise communication

Attention to detail

Network concepts

Next-Generation Firewalls

LAN and WLAN

Datacentre networking

SD-WAN, SSE and SASE

Network Access Control

Reverse Proxy / WAF

Job description

Brennan. Where true performance thrives.

At Brennan, we believe that how technology is delivered is every bit as important as what the technology is. We focus on creating real and relevant value for customers with solutions that fit their specific needs and always reflect their true interests.

Why join Brennan

True performance for our customers starts with a true belief in our people.

It’s why we’ve structured our business to help our teams, and their talents, shine bright. It's why we’ve created a workplace where people of all backgrounds, beliefs and experiences are welcomed and empowered. And it’s why we’ve built an organisation where real innovation makes a genuine impact and generates true rewards for our team members.

True rewards

In addition to competitive remuneration, Brennan offers extensive benefits, including:

• Training and certification bonuses
• Culture Awards that recognise excellence
• Brennan Daredevils - our annual, all-expenses paid trip awarded to our top performers and outstanding contributors
• Vibrant, fun social activities
• Discounted hardware and software
• An environment that embraces learning and development
• Flexible working arrangement

The role

Due to fast paced growth, Brennan's Cybersecurity practice is seeking a Senior Network Consultant to join our Secure Network team in Canberra.

You will own the end-to-end delivery of high level/low level solution designs, consult with customers, lead projects and coordinate across teams. You will also provide thought leadership, guidance, and strategic advice to our customers on networking and cybersecurity matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high level and detailed solution designs that meet business and technical requirements
• Lead delivery of complex solution components across multiple workstreams
• Provide expert consulting, guiding clients through trade-offs, decision points, and risk implications
• Translate business needs into structured designs, requirements, and implementation guidancei>
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure the solution fits enterprise constraints and objectives
• Mentor and guide junior staff through project delivery activities

Key Skills:

• Clear and concise communication
• Attention to detail with the ability to discern checkbox compliance from security control intent and efficacy
• A strong understanding of network and network security technologies such as:
  • Network concepts
  • Next-Generation Firewalls: Fortinet or Palo Alto Networks
  • LAN and WLAN: Juniper, Aruba or Cisco
  • Datacentre networking: Juniper Apstra
  • SD-WAN, SSE and SASE: Fortinet, Zscaler, Aruba
  • Network Access Control: Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass
  • Reverse Proxy, Server Load balancing and WAF: Cloudflare, F5 Big-IP

If you are looking to join a company that supports your growth, encourages continuous learning, and offers real opportunities to build your career.

Note: NV1 clearance is required for the role.

As part of our hiring process, you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History Check.

Brennan is an equal opportunity employer.