AddressThe Department of Parliamentary Services delivers impartial, professional and innovative services to support the Parliament of Victoria. Through our commitment to diversity and equality, we are actively engaged in promoting and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment where all employees are respected, valued and supported. Our employees are the key to our success and bring new and innovative responses to issues and challenges we face in our work in the delivery of quality services to support the work of the Victorian Parliament
Network & Security Engineer
- Department of Parliamentary Services
- Ongoing, full time role
- PoV 5 - $106,534 - $128,897 base salary range
We have multiple opportunities for Network & Security Engineers, with experience in Palo Alto and Cisco preferred, to join our Network Security team.
About the Role
This role offers an opportunity to design, maintain, and secure Parliament's IT infrastructure. You'll troubleshoot complex issues, support cyber security efforts, and manage technology projects.
Key responsibilities:
- Design, install, and maintain secure and resilient network infrastructure.
- Automate network tasks and analyse data to improve performance and security.
- Provide advanced technical support and partner with the Service Desk.
- Assist with cyber security threats and data protection strategies
- Oversee technology deployments, relocations, and upgrades.
About you
You will ideally bring proven experience in the design and management of Network & Security technologies such as:
- Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD, F5)
- Cisco Nexus switching platform
- Routing & Switching (including SDN and NFV)
- Wireless LAN Controllers
- Cisco Unified Communications (CUCM, Unity)
- VPN, MFA, Cloud platforms & segmentation
Alongside:
- A strong understanding of relevant security frameworks (e.g., ISM, ASD Essential Eight) is essential.
- Proven experience in driving customer-focused excellence and applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to meet client needs. Experience managing IT projects using methodologies like Agile or PRINCE2 is a plus.
- Demonstrated well-developed written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to communicate across a broad technical and non-technical audience to understand needs and identify appropriate uses of technology to drive business improvements.
Tertiary qualification in IT or a related field or equivalent relevant industry experience and certifications. Certifications like CCNP or CCNA Security are desirable but not mandatory. A commitment to continuous learning is valued.
Why join us?
We offer hybrid work and are working in the office three days per week to capitalise on our collaborative working environment.
Your professional development is important to us, that's why we have a dedicated learning and development framework, along with leadership development programs and targeted in-house training.
When you excel at your work and initiate innovative solutions or go above and beyond to demonstrate our values, you will be recognised for your efforts through our reward and recognition program.
For more information about a career at Parliament visit our website.
How to apply
Using the "Apply Now" button, please include your resume and a brief cover letter (1-2 pages) broadly outlining your experience and how it directly relates to the position.
The process from here
We are accepting applications until 3 June 2024, however we will be reaching out to suitable candidates throughout the advertising period.
Longlisted candidates will be contacted and asked to complete a short technical test. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview conducted by a selection panel, which may take place in our offices located in the Melbourne CBD or online.
Accessibility
If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact Parliament's Recruitment Team via email ***********@parliament.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8682 2***.
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COVID-19 compliance
Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencing employment.
