NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including over 4,000 administrative staff who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.
About the role
We have an opportunity for a Network Security Engineer to be part of our Network and Security Platform Services, Technology and Communication Services Command team. The Network Security Engineer implements and maintains security controls that protect NSW Police's systems and data, ensuring secure design, risk mitigation, and compliance. By embedding security into technology platforms, it helps safeguard sensitive information and supports the organisation's mission to uphold public safety and trust.
Key Accountabilities Cryptography, HSM & Key Management
* Administer and manage Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) to ensure the secure storage and protection of private keys.
* Support Key Management Systems (KMS), ensuring effective key lifecycle management aligned with cryptographic best practices.
* Maintain compliance with organisational security standards and established cryptographic policies.
PKI & Certificate Management
* Maintain and support enterprise PKI environments, including trust chains, CRL/AIA/CDP services, and certificate policies.
* Oversee the full lifecycle of certificates (internal and external), including issuance, renewal, revocation, and replacement.
* Diagnose and resolve complex certificate‐related issues across applications, infrastructure, and identity platforms.
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
* Support, upgrade and maintain PAM solutions, including onboarding privileged accounts, enforcing access controls, and monitoring privileged sessions.
* Contribute to reducing privileged access risks through policy enforcement, monitoring, and audit activities.
Incident Management & Technical Support
* Lead advanced incident triage and perform root cause analysis for security, identity, and certificate‐related issues.
* Work collaboratively with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure timely resolution of complex incidents.
* Provide escalation support and technical guidance to junior team members.
* Experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance.
* Knowledge of Federated SSO technologies (SAML, OAuth).
* Experience with WebSEAL / Reverse Proxies and secure access platforms.
* Strong working knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, and authentication flows.
* Exposure to Multi‐Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions.
* Familiarity with API Gateways and secure API authentication.
* Experience with F5 (LTM/APM) or similar application delivery/security platforms.
* Scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell) for automation and operational efficiency.
* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‐solving skills.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Important Information
* You will be asked to complete a Baseline Vetting Clearance, please note you may be required to upgrade your clearance to NV1 in the future.
What we can offer you
At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:
* flexible work options;
* opportunity to purchase leave;
* annual leave loading;
* corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
* salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
* convenient location for public transport and to shops etc; and
* in‐house gym facilities.
Our commitment to Diversity
At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.
We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.
Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:
* a permanent resident of Australia; or
* a New Zealand citizen.
We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges. If you:
* Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at
* Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at
* Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at
If you have questions or would like to learn more about this role, please reach out to the contact below:
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