Location: Brisbane
Remuneration/Benefit: Negotiable
About the role: Were seeking an experienced and technically strong Senior Secure Connectivity Specialist to take ownership of our network security infrastructure. Youll be responsible for designing implementing and maintaining secure scalable connectivity solutions across our enterprise helping ensure that critical systems and users remain protected from cyber threatswithout compromising performance.
This is a key role within a growing cyber function working closely with cloud server and security teams to deliver highly available compliant and secure network services.
- Design build and manage secure connectivity solutions including VPNs firewalls cloud gateways and application delivery technologies.
- Perform system administration and maintenance of connectivity platforms and network security infrastructure.
- Implement and manage security protocols vulnerability assessments and continuous monitoring across all connectivity services.
- Deliver internal and external connectivity services in line with SLAs and IT Service Management frameworks.
- Create and maintain network and platform roadmaps to support business evolution.
- Lead the development and testing of Disaster Recovery (DR) plans for connectivity solutions.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams configurations and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Provide user training and support on secure connectivity practices.
- Partner with technical teams to ensure efficient and secure integrations across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Respond to security incidents maintain incident readiness tools and support remediation activities.
- Participate in post-incident reviews and implement improvements to harden infrastructure.
- Fulfil on-call responsibilities as part of a rotating team roster.
About you:
- Tertiary qualification in IT Networking Engineering or a related field (mandatory).
- One or more relevant certifications such as CISSP CCNP CCIE Azure Network Engineer Associate or vendor certifications in Palo Alto CheckPoint F5 or Cisco (mandatory).
- 7 years experience in network security roles within large enterprise environments.
- Deep expertise in designing and managing next-generation firewalls and secure networking solutions.
- Advanced skills in Cisco switching/routing and Meraki technologies.
- Strong working knowledge of Azure networking API security and VPN gateway configuration.
- Solid scripting experience (PowerShell Python iRule) to support automation and integration.
- Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to work across teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK deception technologies and secure administration across Windows/Linux/Azure environments (preferred).
What we offer you:
At Aurizon we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.
Some of our benefits include:
- Development and growth opportunities.
- Access to mentoring and development programs.
- Discounts on selected health insurance funds personal travel gyms vehicles and retail brands.
- Parental leave program and super booster.
About Aurizon.
is Australias largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX year we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy connecting miners primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.
Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.
At Aurizon we are proud of our diverse collaborative creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic caring and inclusive work environment.
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