Remote is seeking a Lead Network Security Engineer to support the operation, maintenance and uplift of critical network infrastructure at ASD. The successful candidate will assess complex network and critical infrastructure environments, provide advice on hardening and defence-in-depth, and recommend improvements to strengthen resilience against advanced cyber threats. ( LH-08286)
Role Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Network Security Engineer plans, implements and operates network service/systems, to include hardware and virtual environments.
They test and maintain network infrastructure including software and hardware devices, provide feedback on network requirements, including network architecture and infrastructure.
They assess complex information systems utilising a range of contemporary security frameworks, toolsets, and knowledge of malicious actor techniques, tools and processes.
The Network Security Engineer role will assess critical infrastructure systems in a team-oriented team environment and contribute to specific advice on hardening and defending systems against advanced threats.
Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in a Cyber role.
Ability to implement,
maintain and assess and recommend improvement to established network practices.
Ability to configure and utilise computer protection components (e.g. hardware firewalls, servers, routers) as appropriate.
Ability to assess network security architectures and provide recommendations on improving. Ability to apply defence in depth in network design and configuration.
Ability to assess network device configurations and provide recommendations on improving network security.
Demonstrated experience in securing network communications.
Skills in computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
Skills in communication methods, principles, and concepts that support the network infrastructure; and demonstrated experience in communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences both written and verbal.
Skills in Information Technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g. firewalls, demilitarised zones, encryption).
Experience in using network management tools to analyse network traffic patterns and interpreting the information collected.