Contract:

12 months, with 2 x 12-month extension options Pay:

$140-$170 p/h including super (negotiable) Work type:

Full-time, up to 40 hours per week Work arrangement:

On-site, with flexible arrangements considered where operational requirements allow Clearance:

Must hold a current NV1 clearance or above About the Role

This is a senior, hands-on network security engineering role with our Federal Government client. You will help operate, assess and strengthen critical network infrastructure in a sensitive Defence environment. You will work across network architecture, infrastructure and device configurations. The focus is practical security: identifying weaknesses, improving network practices and hardening systems against advanced threats. What You'll Be Doing

Plan, implement and operate network services across hardware and virtual environments Test and maintain network infrastructure, software and hardware devices Assess network requirements, architecture and infrastructure Review complex information systems using contemporary security frameworks and toolsets Apply knowledge of malicious actor techniques, tools and processes Assess critical infrastructure systems and identify security weaknesses Recommend practical network hardening and defence-in-depth improvements Help defend systems against advanced threats EL1 Lead Network Security Engineer

Contract:

12 months, with 2 x 12-month extension options Pay:

$140-$170 p/h including super (negotiable) Work type:

Full-time, up to 40 hours per week Work arrangement:

On-site, with flexible arrangements considered where operational requirements allow Clearance:

Must hold a current NV1 clearance or above About the Role

This is a senior, hands-on network security engineering role with our Federal Government client. You will help operate, assess and strengthen critical network infrastructure in a sensitive Defence environment.



You will work across network architecture, infrastructure and device configurations. The focus is practical security: identifying weaknesses, improving network practices and hardening systems against advanced threats. What You'll Be Doing

Plan, implement and operate network services across hardware and virtual environments Test and maintain network infrastructure, software and hardware devices Assess network requirements, architecture and infrastructure Review complex information systems using contemporary security frameworks and toolsets Apply knowledge of malicious actor techniques, tools and processes Assess critical infrastructure systems and identify security weaknesses Recommend practical network hardening and defence-in-depth improvements Help defend systems against advanced threats What You Bring (Essential Criteria)

You've demonstrated at least 5 years' experience in a Cyber role You can implement, maintain and assess established network practices You can recommend practical improvements to network security You can configure protection components including firewalls, servers and routers You can assess network security architectures and apply defence in depth You can review network device configurations and recommend security improvements You've secured network communications in complex environments You're an Australian citizen You must hold a current NV1 clearance or above Nice to Have (Desirable Criteria)

Solid computer networking, protocols and network security methodology knowledge Experience explaining technical network concepts to non-technical audiences Knowledge of firewalls, demilitarised zones, encryption and related IT security methods Experience using network management tools to analyse network traffic patterns Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.

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