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Network Security Engineer

Australia

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  • Location: Australia
  • Design, implement, and support enterprise-scale network security solutions across data centre, cloud, and hybrid environments.
  • Work with leading technologies including Cisco ACI, Check Point, and Palo Alto Networks in complex, large-scale managed services environments.
  • Due to the secure nature of this role, we are seeking candidates who are Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents only.

    • About The Role

    We are looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer to join our team and support enterprise and carrier-grade network security environments. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructure, with a focus on Cisco ACI, Check Point, and Palo Alto technologies.

    This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and operational support across complex multi-vendor environments.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, configure, and support network security solutions across data centre, cloud, and hybrid environments.
  • Perform firewall policy reviews, security assessments, rule optimisation, and platform health checks.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network, security, routing, segmentation, and application connectivity issues.
  • Configure and manage Cisco ACI environments, including tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, EPGs, contracts, and L3 Outs.
  • Implement, maintain, and optimise Check Point firewall policies, including access control and NAT policies.
  • Deploy, configure, and support Palo Alto NGFW and Panorama environments.
  • Apply security best practices and maintain compliance with client operational standards.
  • Participate in change management, problem management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with architects, project teams, and service delivery stakeholders to support solution design and operational outcomes.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, implementation plans, SOPs, and operational runbooks.

    • Required Experience / Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in Network and Security Engineering.
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Cisco ACI
  • Check Point Firewalls
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Experience designing and supporting enterprise network security solutions in large-scale environments.
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Network Segmentation
  • Security Architecture
  • Firewall Technologies
  • Network Operations and Troubleshooting
  • Solid networking fundamentals, including:
  • TCP/IP
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • VXLAN EVPN
  • LAN/WAN technologies
  • Data centre networking
  • High availability and resilient network designs
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced operational environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

    • Preferred Experience / Qualifications

  • Experience working within managed services or enterprise operations environments.
  • Experience supporting large-scale, multi-vendor network infrastructure.
  • ITIL Foundation certification.
  • Cisco CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Data Center.
  • Palo Alto PCNSE certification.
  • Check Point CCSA or CCSE certification.
  • CISSP certification.

    • Why Join Us?

    You'll work on complex enterprise security environments, collaborate with experienced technical teams, and help secure critical infrastructure using industry-leading technologies across networking and security domains.

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