Senior Network Security Technician
at Nixil
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 26 Oct, 2024 | Not Specified | 27 Jul, 2024 | N/A | Network Automation,Bash,Logging,Powershell,Auditing,Itar,Firewalls,Nutanix,Python,Scripting Languages,Defense,Network Security,Vmware | No | No |
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Description:
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Proven experience in defense as a Senior Network Security Technician.
- Strong knowledge of applying cybersecurity controls and practices aligned with zero-trust architecture principles.
- Expertise in network security, including firewalls, NAC, security monitoring, network automation, logging, and auditing.
- Must have Hands-on experience with Fortinet, Ansible, and Cisco products.
- Proficiency in Nutanix, VMware, and hypervisor technologies.
- Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
- Familiarity with Australian Defence Force environments and networking constraints.
- Knowledge of Australian Information Security Manual (ISM) and US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) frameworks.
- Experience with SEA2273 Minerva systems.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Compliance with US International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) for handling export-controlled ICT products.
Responsibilities:
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE:
- Must have a Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) security clearance
- Must be an Australian Citizen
- Adherence to US International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) Clearance
- Mon to Fri - office hours
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the design, development, and transition of cyber solutions aligned with best practices and governance frameworks.
- Spearhead activities related to firewalls, their automation, and integration using BGP and OSPF.
- Design and implement Network Access Control (NAC) systems.
- Integrate firewall and network security tools with monitoring toolsets, including SIEM.
- Maintain and upgrade cyber tools proactively.
- Provide operational support and develop comprehensive documentation for solution designs and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with vendor specialists to optimize designs and achieve desired outcomes.
- Support Validation and Verification (V&V) activities and assess technical risks to provide mitigation options.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Information Technology/IT
IT Software - Network Administration / Security
Technician
Graduate
Proficient
1
Canberra ACT, Australia