At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead network security initiatives and strengthen critical infrastructure in a Defence environment.
- Company: Join a Federal Government client focused on cybersecurity.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work arrangements, and potential contract extensions.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and hands-on experience.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by defending against advanced threats in a vital sector.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in Cyber roles with NV1 clearance required.
The predicted salary is between 176.4 - 215.6 $ per hour.
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)
- Strong 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
EL1 Lead Network Security Engineer in Canberra employer: Effective People
As a Federal Government employer, we offer a unique opportunity to work in a sensitive national security environment, where your contributions directly impact the integrity of our systems. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our supportive work culture, which encourages collaboration and professional development. With competitive pay rates and the chance to work in major cities like Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney, we provide a rewarding and meaningful career path for those dedicated to fraud control and corruption prevention.
