Senior Secure Network Engineer

NEC is a leading global software and solutions technology business. Over the 54 years of business here in Australia, NEC has helped future-proof organisations in a dynamic and fast changing business environment, driving growth and efficiencies through smart technology solutions, manage risk, solve workforce issues and help businesses improve their customer and employee experience. Working with government agencies and private enterprise, NEC streamlines and simplifies the complex technology requirements, working in areas including health, transport, construction, manufacturing, emergency services, corrections and law enforcement and many more.

Are you an experienced Secure Network Engineer with a passion for maintaining secure, high-performance enterprise networks? We are looking for a skilled professional to join our team and play a key role in providing operational support across high-performance enterprise networks. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Operational Support & Troubleshooting: Maintain network performance, respond to high-severity incidents (P1 & P2), and ensure issues are resolved within SLAs. 

• Network Security: Implement security measures, including firewall policies, access authentication, and disaster recovery planning. 

• Performance Monitoring & Configuration: Monitor network performance and configure network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs) for optimal functionality. 

• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain detailed technical documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. 

• Mentorship & Collaboration: Support junior engineers and work closely with other teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of network systems. 

• Change & Case Management: Ensure all network changes go through proper approval processes and maintain accurate case notes. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Minimum 5 years of enterprise experience in networking. 

• Strong knowledge of enterprise networks and data centres. 

• Extensive experience with Cisco secure networks, including implementation, management, and troubleshooting. 

• Expertise in firewall technologies (Cisco, Check Point, Palo Alto, Fortinet). 

• Experience with load balancers (F5, Citrix NetScaler). 

• Hands-on experience with enterprise wireless networks. 

• Familiarity with software-defined networking (Cisco SD-Access) and SD-WAN environments (Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet). 

• Experience with network management systems. 

Why Join Us? 

• Work on cutting-edge secure network projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. 

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development. 

• Competitive salary and benefits package. 

If you're ready to take your network engineering career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you!