AddressLength of contract 12 months
Location of work ACT
Flexible working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis i.e. (3 days in office + 2 days from home).
Must have Negative Vetting Level 1
MUST BE AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN
Closing date 30/05/2024 – 10AM
Role Description
The Cyber Security and Networks Branch within DFAT’s Information Management and Technology Division, has a requirement for a labour-hire resource to fill the role of Gateway Architect to assist with the day-to-day operations of DFAT’s global network and gateways. The Gateway Architect will be expected to participate in strategy, planning, and innovation activities to advance Departmental and Whole of Government priorities, and to strengthen and modernise DFAT’s gateway environment.
Requirement
The Gateway Architect will require
- Assist with operations of global systems.
- Provide technical contributions to both network and gateway technologies, including (but not limited to) Juniper, Cisco, Trend Micro, F5, Clearswift and FortiGate.
- Contribute to documentation.
Essential criteria
- Minimum five years relevant experience demonstrating strong gateway engineering and technical skills and knowledge.
- Experience in the development of gateway high-level designs and detailed designs.
- Ability to articulate technical detail through design and implementation plans.
- Highly developed diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Desirable criteria
- A broad understanding of industry, whole of government direction, emerging technologies and how they can be applied to solve business problems.
- Strong stakeholder management and client services skills.
- A strong understanding of ASD Essential 8 and experience with contributing to security accreditation of ICT systems.
