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)
Robust Fortinet experience - ideally 3–6 years hands?on across firewalls, VPNs, routing, segmentation and policy management
Solid grounding in secure networking principles,
defence settings 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 contemporary 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.