ASIS is seeking senior network integration / CDS engineer with the requisite technical background, skills and experience to support the development and delivery of a range of secure gateways and cross domain solutions in a fast-paced and complex global environment. Working in the gateway and cross domain solutions team, you will be working with emerging high security data transfer and access technology to ensure information is securely processed between security domains. You will ensure security threats and risks are understood and enforce CDS controls to protect against malicious actors.Working to deliver solutions for both operational and corporate technology areas, you will provide essential enabling services in ASIS.
This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your existing network knowledge to deploy specialist cutting edge technologies in secure systems globally. You will be provided with training, support and mentorship required to develop and grow your skills to further your career.
The key duties of the position include:
Design and implement network and system integration between disparate platforms to provide new capabilities implementing secure quantum-safe gateways and cross domain solutions
Evaluate emerging technologies, vendor capabilities and business needs to recommend secure, scalable, and operationally effective cross domain architectures
Provide technical leadership in the development and delivery of mission critical capabilities within a team environment, mentoring junior engineers to foster a culture of knowledge sharing
Engage with business areas to understand requirements and identify technology solutions that follow accreditation frameworks to ensure a robust security posture




Collaborate with cybersecurity to produce explicit technical documentation and artefacts to achieve accreditation in accordance with the ISM and PSPF to support accreditation and assurance activities
Core skills
Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching and network security principles
Experience/knowledge in cross domain solution (CDS) concepts; both bi-directional and one-way cross domain data transfers
Experience configuring networking/telecommunications infrastructure and network security appliances, such as next generation firewalls, CUBE/Expressways, NiFi and/or email proxy solutions
Experience in firewalls, gateways, cloud networking platforms, principles and environments
Exposure to networks using commercial and government grade cryptographic equipment
Eligibility
Experience in the following would be beneficial, but not essential:
Relevant engineering degree or professional industry experience/certifications (e.g. CCNP or equivalent)
Working in secure government enterprise environments in networks, gateways or internet security infrastructure
Benefits of working at ASIS
Competitive salary plus 15.4% superannuation
A variety of leave options including 22 days paid annual leave per year
Paid leave between Christmas and New Year




Domestic Relocation assistance for new staff to Canberra
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Salary packaging arrangements
Learning and development opportunities including access to study assistance
A variety of support services including but not limited to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a Staff and Family Support Office.
Notes
Be an Australian citizen
Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance
For more information on eligibility please see the Protective Security Policy Framework which is publicly accessible at protectivesecurity.gov.au, section 12 provides information on Eligibility and suitability
ASIS values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respective work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Women, people with disabilities, people that identify as LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please note: ASIS does not provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants
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📌 Network Integration/Cds Senior Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Secret Intelligence Service
📍 Canberra