Job Title: Senior Systems Gateway Engineer - AWS, Palo Alto & Secure Networks
Take on a senior engineering role supporting critical secure network and gateway capabilities across complex AWS and hybrid environments. This opportunity is ideal for a hands‐on infrastructure and security specialist who can lead gateway design, firewall implementation, hybrid connectivity, and operational uplift while helping deliver resilient, high‐performing geospatial and cloud‐enabled services in a sensitive government setting.
Location: ACT
Contract Duration: 12 months from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, with possible 2 x 12‐month extension options
Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 clearance.
Closing Date: 10:00am 14 April 2026
Responsibilities
* Lead the design, implementation, and support of secure gateways, firewalls, and network connectivity across AWS and hybrid environments
* Deploy and maintain Palo Alto firewall solutions, including routing, NAT, high availability, and secure remote access
* Deliver advanced troubleshooting, incident response, and operational support for network and security services
* Develop technical documentation, runbooks, and repeatable deployment methods using Infrastructure as Code and automation
Qualifications
* Strong experience designing and supporting secure gateway and perimeter network architectures across enterprise and cloud environments
* Hands‐on expertise with AWS networking including VPCs, Transit Gateway, VPNs, Direct Connect, routing, and hybrid connectivity
* Proven experience with Palo Alto firewalls and services including Panorama, GlobalProtect, threat prevention, and policy optimisation
* Experience integrating firewall and gateway solutions with logging, SIEM, identity, and security controls using Zero Trust and least‐privilege principles
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