Network Security Engineer
Network Security Engineer
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TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers
Network Security Engineer
Location Negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)
Permanent Full-Time
$141364 package includes salary ($124547 - $137476) employers superannuation and annual leave loading
At TAFE NSW we are dedicated to life-changing impact.
Thats why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus Integrity Collaboration and Excellence. They define who we are how we work and inspire our performance.
We invest in our people
At TAFE NSW you will discover a diverse dynamic and collaborative environment where you can innovate create value and do meaningful work.
We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development health and wellbeing programs and depending on your role a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
As a Network Security Engineer at TAFE NSW you will play a critical role in safeguarding our digital infrastructure. Youll be responsible for overseeing network security operations monitoring and maintaining systems and proactively managing vulnerabilities to ensure compliance and resilience. Working within the Digital Solutions Group youll collaborate with other security professionals to implement advanced security solutions respond to incidents and support continuous improvement across a complex and evolving technology environment. This position includes an afterhours on-call requirement to meet operational needs.
About You
You are a highly skilled and motivated security professional with deep expertise in network security operations. You bring significant experience in ICT infrastructure engineering and a strong understanding of cyber security principles. Your ability to analyse SIEM data resolve CVEs and implement robust security protocols enables you to thrive in complex environments. Youre a collaborative team player who communicates effectively prioritises customer service and is committed to continuous learning and improvement. Youre also flexible and ready to respond to afterhours operational requirements when needed.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Degree in relevant discipline relevant industry certification or equivalent skills knowledge and experience.
- Significant experience in ICT Infrastructure Engineering roles with specialist technical capabilities relevant to the role in a large organisation with complex technology systems or similar.
- Demonstrated experience applying information security and/or cyber security principles and concepts.
- Willingness and ability to work on-call afterhours to meet operational requirements.
Highly Regarded:
- Experience with the ASD Essential 8 and implementation Cisco FTD/FMC ISE Web proxies Load balancers WAF WAN and LAN edge device management Fortigates Azure AWS and OCI .
- Proven ability to work effectively with a geographically dispersed team of technical professionals.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description.
Our commitment to Diversity Equality and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity trust respect and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valuedso you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.
If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11.55pm AEST Monday 25 September 2025
To apply for this role click on apply now and provide:
- Your current resume
- Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
- Response to two targeted questions when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)
TARGETED QUESTIONS:
- Outline an example where you identified and/or supported a cyber security incident. Please include any tools/methods used to identify the incident and processes followed. Do not include any sensitive information in your response.
- Outline a recent risk assessment where your organisations most valuable information assets were being moved to a cloud environment. Please highlight top 3 risks and controls.
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:contact Talent Acquisition AdvisorRavinder Mansfield via Email: or Tel: (02).
Role-specific enquiries: contact Will Dodolias Senior Manager Networks & Communications via email:
For helpful insights into preparing your application TAFE NSWs recruitment process and getting interview ready read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.
This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.
To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
A talent pool valid for 18 months may be created for this position and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant may be filled via this recruitment.
Location is negotiable across ourTAFE NSW note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
