Senior Network Security Engineer
Senior Network Security Engineer at government-owned Airservices Australia, designing, implementing and operating secure enterprise network infrastructure for mission-critical air traffic services, including a legacy-to-IP network modernisation program. Core tech spans NGFW, BGP, VPN, IPS/IDS and load balancing; fixed-term role with NV1 clearance and on-call duties.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Canberra ACT
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 7+ years supporting and maintaining complex enterprise network security environments
- Strong expertise in NGFW, BGP, WAF, IPS/IDS, VPN, traffic engineering, load balancing, web proxy and remote access
- Knowledge of Australian Government security frameworks (ISM, PSPF)
- Experience working in highly available 24/7 operational environments
- Experience applying systems engineering, governance and change management principles
- Proven ability to identify, investigate and mitigate security vulnerabilities and incidents
- Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
- Participation in an on-call roster for critical network faults and incidents
- Recognised Diploma/Degree in IT, Engineering or related discipline
- Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain NV1 security clearance
- Industry certifications (Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, F5, Infoblox) or equivalent practical experience
Nice to have
- AWS Advanced Networking and/or Security certifications
- Microsoft Azure certifications
- CISSP, ISSEP, CPEng or RPEng accreditation
Full description
- Work with industry-leading network security technologies in a complex, always-on environment where your expertise contributes to secure, resilient and high-performing network services
- Fixed term contract
- Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne or SydneySummary
Join Airservices Australia's Network & Telecommunications Platform (NTP) team as a Senior Network Security Engineer, where you'll apply your expertise to support, secure and enhance critical network infrastructure. Working across network security design, implementation, operational support and continuous improvement, you'll contribute to the delivery of a major network modernisation program transitioning legacy technologies to a modern IP-based network.
The Organisation
Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue firefighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.
Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.
We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.
Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.
The Role & The Team
As a Senior Network Security Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining and continuously improving secure enterprise network infrastructure that supports Airservices' highly available operational environments. You will provide specialist expertise across network security technologies, lead technical investigations, contribute to major transformation initiatives, and partner closely with engineering teams, project delivery teams, vendors, operational stakeholders and system technical advisors to ensure security, reliability and compliance outcomes are achieved. The role reports to the Network Services Lead and operates within the Network & Telecommunications Platform (NTP) team.
The NTP team delivers and supports the critical network and telecommunications services that underpin Airservices' operational and corporate environments. The team is currently driving a major network modernisation program and is passionate about innovation, technical excellence and maintaining the safety and integrity of Australia's aviation network. People enjoy working in this team because they solve complex challenges, work with leading technologies and contribute to nationally significant outcomes.