Ayan Infotech are looking for a Network Security Engineer - Illumio Specialist for a long term contract job opportunity in Melbourne.
All applicants must have full unrestricted work rights in Australia.
Title: Network Security Engineer - Illumio Specialist
Location: Melbourne
Type: Contract (12 months + long term)
Work Environment: Hybrid is preferred
Required Skills and Experience:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Security Engineer - Illumio Specialist to join our cybersecurity team. This role is critical to advancing our micro-segmentation strategy and enhancing the security posture of our infrastructure, particularly across bare metal and virtual workloads not protected by VMware NSX.
You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing Illumio Core solutions, while also contributing to broader network security initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge security technologies in a high-impact environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design, deployment, and management of Illumio Core for micro-segmentation across physical and virtual infrastructure.
* Diagnose and resolve issues related to Illumio deployment, including network traffic flows, security policies, segmentation, and application connectivity.
* Develop and enforce application segmentation policies using Illumio's visibility and enforcement modes.
* Collaborate with architecture, DevSecOps, and application teams to define and implement Zero Trust segmentation strategies.
* Monitor and manage Illumio SaaS PCE performance, system health, and integration with SIEM/SOAR platforms.
* Conduct policy reviews, traffic flow analysis, and incident response using Illumio's visualization and enforcement tools.
* Support compliance and assist with audits and maintain relevant policies and procedures.
* Manage Virtual Enforcement Node lifecycle, including deployment, updates, and logging configurations.
* Support integration with tools such as SCCM, Ansible, Satellite, and Intune for automated deployment.
* Collaborate with teams managing Cisco WSA, Stealthwatch, Umbrella, Microsoft GSA, and other network security platforms.
* Lead security investigations, coordinate responses, and document outcomes for future resilience.
* Develop, track, and deliver regular cyber metrics and updates from across IT systems and 3rd parties.
Required Skills & Experience
* 5+ years in Network Security, with 2+ years must hands-on experience with Illumio Core (PCE and VEN).
* Deep understanding of micro-segmentation, Zero Trust architecture, and east-west traffic control.
* Experience with Cisco security tools (WSA, Stealthwatch, Umbrella) and Microsoft GSA.
* Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR platforms, firewall policy management, and network visibility tools.
* Strong grasp of network protocols, firewall rules, and traffic flow analysis.
* Experience with automated deployment tools and agent-based security models.
* Solid understanding of virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware) and cloud environments.
* Hands-on experience with monitoring tools, SIEM platforms, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
* Strong communication and collaboration skills-able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Certifications
* Illumio Certified Professional (or equivalent hands-on experience)
* Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate / CCNP Security
* CompTIA Security+ / CySA+
* Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Contact: 02 9412 4178 for more details.
www.ayaninfotech.com
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