Prescient is seeking an experienced Senior Network/Gateway Engineer to act as technical lead on a Network Gateway Migration for a Tier 1 Federal Government agency. This is a hands-on senior role spanning the full lifecycle, from requirements and solution architecture through design, implementation, testing and production cutover.

The role reports to the Head of Cyber and works as part of a Prescient delivery team, alongside other engineers and closely with client architects, security and operations staff. In the permanent role, there is a genuine opportunity to build Prescient’s Network and Gateway security offering, contributing to pre-sales, strategy and solution development, and growing into leading the offering and managing engagements.

This is a

permanent, full-time Canberra-based

role with hybrid working and an immediate start. A fixed-term contract through to

30 June 2027 , with the possibility of extension, is also available.

Key Responsibilities

Act as technical lead on network gateway migration engagements, working closely with the client as part of the Prescient delivery team

Make design decisions within the client’s agreed architecture, in collaboration with client stakeholders

Mentor junior engineers and lift technical capability across the team

Requirements, architecture and design

Facilitate client workshops to understand and document requirements

Develop solution architecture and detailed design for gateway and Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions

Implementation, testing and cutover

Implement the solution hands-on alongside other engineers

Plan and conduct testing to validate the solution before production

Lead or support key production cutovers

Offering development

Contribute to pre-sales, scoping and solution development for Network and Gateway security engagements

Help shape the strategy and growth of Prescient’s Network and Gateway security offering

What you Bring

Cisco certifications (CCNP or above) and SSE vendor certifications (such as Zscaler or Netskope)



are highly regarded but not essential.

10+ years of experience across enterprise networking and internet gateways, ideally including Australian Government environments.

Strong understanding of legacy gateway technologies and the realities of migrating away from them.

Hands-on experience with SSE platforms such as Zscaler, Netskope or Cisco Umbrella, and working knowledge of Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).

Clear communication and stakeholder skills, with the confidence to run client workshops and the ability to move between design and hands-on implementation.

A commitment to Prescient’s values, way of working and cultural standards.

Australian Citizen - Willing and able to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance (level to be discussed with shortlisted candidates).

Why Join Us? Benefits At Prescient, you’ll work in an

open management structure

where your voice matters. You’ll have the freedom to shape strategies, build lasting impact, and grow alongside a company committed to commercial success, cultural excellence and being a good corporate citizen.

3 x community service days per year

Generous training and career development support

Parental leave policy

Culture & Values As an employee at Prescient, you are expected to actively foster, protect, and evolve our culture. This includes:

Being a good human.

Taking ownership and accountability.

Staying adaptable as priorities change.

Making Prescient a great place to work.

BCorp Prescient Solutions is proud to be a certified BCorp, recognising our commitment to high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.

About Prescient Prescient Solutions is an Australian sovereign-owned cybersecurity consultancy delivering to federal and state government clients. Our teams work alongside clients to design, build and secure systems where the stakes are high and getting it right matters.

Applications Close 2/11/26

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