Keep the Central Coast Connected and Secure: Take the Lead on Network and Security at Central Coast Council
- Enjoy a 9 day fortnight and authentic work/life balance
- Permanent role
- Be part of a professional and dynamic team where no 2 days are the same
About the role
Behind every Council service is technology our community counts on. As our Network & Security Engineer, you'll play a key role in keeping that technology secure, reliable and ready to support thousands of residents every day.
Combining hands‑on technical work with the opportunity to influence decisions, you'll lead the management and security of Council's critical network infrastructure, respond to emerging cyber threats and provide expert advice to leaders on risk. It's a varied role where your expertise makes a meaningful difference.
This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.
What you'll do
- Lead the monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting of our network and security infrastructure
- Investigate and respond to security events before they become problems
- Run network and security maturity uplift projects, working with suppliers and stakeholders
- Shape Council's Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning
- Work with a team that values open communication, problem solving and sharing what we learn
What you'll bring
- Solid experience with security platforms such as SIEM, EDR, IPS and multifactor authentication
- Experience managing large, complex IT environments, whether in government or a large organisation
- Knowledge of Azure cloud networking and identity platforms such as Active Directory and Entra ID
- A degree in IT or Computer Science, or equivalent experience and ongoing professional development
- Bonus points: ITIL, or Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Zscaler or Azure certifications
The commencing salary for this position is up to $100.5K. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $116.5K on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation
- We have a permanent role available
- This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
- We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite
- This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building
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Network & Security Engineer employer: Central Coast Council NSW
Central Coast Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a supportive work culture where leadership and customer focus are highly valued. With flexible working conditions, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options, employees can achieve a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful community services. The role of Land Information Lead not only provides competitive salary progression but also the opportunity to make a significant impact on property information services in the Central Coast region.
