Network Security Operations Support Engineer
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Description
Network Security Engineer
Our team at Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Leidos is a global technology company with local experts solving challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.
Your New Role And Responsibilities
The Leidos Australia Cyber Infrastructure Support Team has an immediate prospect for an experienced Network Security Support Engineer. Supporting Leidos customers in Australia and the United States, this full-time permanent role reports into the US and offers flexible work arrangements, including remote work. You will be responsible for providing enterprise network security solutions such as firewalls, IPS, tap aggregation, packet capture, content filtering and security automation tools to ensure the security and ongoing stability of the Leidos Corporate Network. Your responsibilities include:
- Manage daily operations, maintenance and user requests in a large and global enterprise.
- Build, configure, troubleshoot and update the network security capabilities to protect core networks and information.
- Provide technical expertise to large or complex security projects.
- Guide and support junior engineers and establish and maintain operating procedures.
- In an on-call rotation provide emergency support for the corporate network security environment.
What You’ll Bring To Make An Impact
- Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years’ experience including 2+ in an enterprise network or security environment, or equivalent combination of experience, training and professional certifications.
- Strong knowledge of the OSI 7 layer model, TCP/IP and common application layer protocols.
- Fundamental knowledge of IP based networking, including switching and routing.
- Experience with common enterprise firewall vendors i.e. Check Point, Palo Alto, Juniper, Fortinet or Cisco/FirePower Threat Defense.
Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application. We’re most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.
This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen who is willing to obtain and hold an AGSVA security clearance.
Diversity and Inclusion
Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. Our Advocacy Groups provide opportunities to connect and collaborate on shared interests and celebrate our diverse community.
Next Steps
- To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
- Recruitment process - 1–2 interviews & background checks.
- Applicants may also need to meet ITAR requirements. In some cases this can place limitations on individuals with dual nationality or certain statuses as per ITAR 126.1.
- We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. Please contact our Careers team at for any additional support during your application.
Notes: Remote work options and versatile arrangements available.
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📌 Network Security Operations Support Engineer
🏢 Leidos Australia
📍 South Australia