Network Security Tower Leader
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30 days ago
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Job Summary
Job Description
Network Security Tower Leader
About the client:
Our client is a major enterprise focused on delivering robust secure and compliant network infrastructure. This role is pivotal in leading network security strategy operations and team development within a critical environment.
About the role:
We are seeking a Network Security Tower Leader to drive the design implementation and optimisation of secure network infrastructures. Youll lead a team of engineers act as the bridge between project and BAU support and ensure the highest standards of security and compliance across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for BAU operations SOC/Network Security and Cyber teams.
Lead mentor and develop a team of network security engineers and analysts.
Develop and execute comprehensive network security strategies aligned with business objectives and compliance requirements.
Oversee the design implementation and maintenance of secure network infrastructures (firewalls VPNs IDS/IPS proxies load balancers).
Lead incident response investigation and remediation including post-incident reporting and process improvement.
Coordinate vulnerability assessments penetration tests and security audits.
Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (e.g. ACSC SOCI).
Oversee continuous monitoring and reporting of network security posture.
Support firewall policy optimisation threat profile implementation and VPN migration.
Participate in planning cutover and implementation meetings including physical data centre visits during cutover activities.
Required Experience:
15 years in network security roles with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
Extensive experience with firewalls intrusion prevention systems VPNs web proxies load balancers and network design.
Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP DNS HTTP/S) and cloud security principles.
Hands-on experience with incident response security forensics and automation tools (Ansible Power Automate Tufin).
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (SOCI ACSC) and utilities sector experience.
Must hold a network certification and be hands-on with automation technologies.
Mandatory on-site presence in Melbourne at least 3 days per week.
Desirable Skills:
Experience with security automation and orchestration tools.
Cloud platform security expertise (Azure).
Advanced degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
Industry certifications (CISSP CISM CISA CCNP Security Palo Alto F5 Prisma Illumio etc.).
Whats on offer
This is a leadership role based in Melbourne. Youll play a key part in shaping and securing enterprise network infrastructure in a dynamic high-impact environment.
How to Apply
Please upload your CV to apply. For direct enquiries about the role contact Farbar Siddiq at or 0.
Suitable candidates will be contacted with next steps. You may be required to complete selection criteria as part of the application process.
Key Skills
- IDS
- Network security
- Active Directory
- Tcp/IP
- LAN
- Routers
- Windows
- Access Control
- Information Security
- Linux
- Troubleshoot
- Intrusion Detection
- Juniper
- Security Devices
- Dns
About Company
Whizdom is a custom provider of Information Technology and administrative contractors to Government and private sector clients.
