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Recruitment Consultant | ICT & Business Support Services | Security Cleared Specialist
Network Security Tower Leader
About the client:
Our client is a major enterprise focused on delivering robust, secure, and compliant network infrastructure.
This role is pivotal in leading network security strategy, operations, and team development within a critical environment.
About the role:
We are seeking a Network Security Tower Leader to drive the design, implementation, and optimisation of secure network infrastructures.
You'll lead a team of engineers, act as the bridge between project and BAU support, and ensure the highest standards of security and compliance across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for BAU operations, SOC/Network Security, and Cyber teams.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network security engineers and analysts.
Develop and execute comprehensive network security strategies aligned with business objectives and compliance requirements.
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure network infrastructures (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, proxies, load balancers).
Lead incident response, investigation, and remediation, including post-incident reporting and process improvement.
Coordinate vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits.
Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., ACSC, SOCI).
Oversee continuous monitoring and reporting of network security posture.
Support firewall policy optimisation, threat profile implementation, and VPN migration.
Participate in planning, cutover, and implementation meetings, including physical data centre visits during cutover activities.
Required Experience:
15+ years in network security roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
Extensive experience with firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, VPNs, web proxies, load balancers, and network design.
Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and cloud security principles.
Hands-on experience with incident response, security forensics, and automation tools (Ansible, Power Automate, Tufin).
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (SOCI, ACSC) and utilities sector experience.
Must hold a network certification and be hands-on with automation technologies.
Mandatory on-site presence in Melbourne at least 3 days per week.
Experience with security automation and orchestration tools.
Cloud platform security expertise (Azure).
Advanced degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
What's on offer?
This is a leadership role based in Melbourne.
You'll play a key part in shaping and securing enterprise network infrastructure in a dynamic, high-impact environment.
How to Apply
Please upload your CV to apply.
For direct enquiries about the role, contact Farbar Siddiq ator.
Suitable candidates will be contacted with next steps.
You may be required to complete selection criteria as part of the application process.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting, IT System Operations and Maintenance, and IT System Installation and Disposal
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