Full-time | Canberra | Australian citizenship and an active AGSVA security clearance required
Mesh is a Canberra-based cyber security consultancy. We work with Australian Federal Government agencies and government-adjacent organisations to design, build and maintain secure solutions that hold up under scrutiny.
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our Modern Solutions capability. The team designs, builds and maintains secure cloud, application, network, identity and endpoint solutions for our clients, applying modern technologies and architectures to their problems.
About the role
You will lead projects to design and deploy security solutions across SD-WAN, Security Service Edge (SSE), cloud networking (Azure, AWS and GCP), data centre networking, network segmentation, secure internet gateways, wireless, firewalls, LAN, email and cloud security. You will also manage and maintain on-premises and cloud network systems, analyse event data, and work with the wider cyber security team on threat detection, alerting, reporting and incident response.
What you will do
Design, deploy, manage and maintain network and network security systems
Automate deployments, upgrades and maintenance using scripts and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Integrate network solutions with XDR, SIEM and SOAR platforms
Lead break-fix and triage of network issues, using strong analytical and problem-solving skills




Develop mid-level and junior network engineers and administrators
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Modern Solutions capability
Explain technical concepts clearly in writing and in person, to customers and peers alike
What we are looking for
5+ years' experience in a network engineering role
2+ years' experience leading network design and architecture projects
Knowledge of government and industry frameworks, including PSPF, ISM, Essential Eight, DISP, PCI-DSS, NIST and ISO ***********
Clear, concise communication skills and confidence presenting to customers and peers
Desirable
Vendor certifications from Fortinet, HPE/Aruba, Juniper, Cisco or Palo Alto Networks
A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cyber security or a related field, or equivalent experience
A background in ICT, cyber security, Defence, law enforcement or a related field
Why Mesh
We founded Mesh on one straightforward principle: enjoy our time together building something special. We take our work seriously, we like to have fun doing it, and our values
Reliability
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Equality
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Innovation
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ne in, all in
. Our benefits include:
Paid parental leave
Paid Christmas shutdown
Funded learning and development
Flexible working
Salary sacrifice
Client site parking expenses
Regular social and industry events
Referral bonus for successful hires

📌 Network Security Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Mesh Cyber
📍 Canberra