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About the Role

The Senior Network Engineer – Security & Core Network provides high-level network engineering support for a diverse range of data and communications network infrastructure, including core networks, and remote site connectivity. This involves overseeing the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of NSWPF network and performance. Join the NSW Police Force and play a key role in transforming the organisation’s network infrastructure to support modern policing across the state. The Senior Network Engineer plays a critical role within the Security Platform team and is accountable for the design, implementation, security, and ongoing support of high-performance network and security infrastructure for NSW Police. This role is integral to delivering the desired outcomes of the Critical Network Program, ensuring resilient, secure, and scalable network services across the organisation.

Responsibilities

Designing, deploying, and managing enterprise-grade network security solutions to support critical business services
Implementing and maintaining robust firewall policies and configurations, particularly across Cisco and Checkpoint platforms
Troubleshooting and resolving complex network, security, and application delivery issues in a timely manner
Contributing to the architecture and optimisation of secure network environments, including SASE and hybrid connectivity models
Maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date documentation for network security architectures, configurations, and operational procedures
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance network performance, resilience, and security posture
Collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to deliver projects and operational outcomes

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience with deploying entreprise grade Cisco and Checkpoint firewall technologies
Extensive experience in routing and switching fabrics across distributed networks
Hands-on experience with deploying and managing SD-WAN solutions (highly desirable)
Exposure to Cisco ACI environments (desirable)
Experience with Netskope SASE technologies (highly desirable)
Demonstrated experience working in complex, large-scale enterprise or government environments
Must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen
Must undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check
Must obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force

Skills

Advanced technical expertise across routing, switching, firewall technologies, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions
Optimising network performance
Safeguarding data traffic
Integrating modern security architectures
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Hands-on technical proficiency
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders

Location

Parramatta
Sydney Olympic Park

Work Type

Temporary Full-Time

Experience Level

Senior

Salary/Compensations

competitive salary

Benefits

flexible work options
opportunity to purchase leave
annual leave loading
corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport
free annual influenza vaccination
salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
convenient location for public transport and to shops etc
in-house gym facilities

About the Company

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.