Title: Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN) Engineer . Location: Canberra 9 (Possible Hybrid) Security Clearance level: Must have or be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 The Networks and Monitoring Section within the Cyber Security, Cloud and Networks Branch of the department's Information Management and Technology Division requires a Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN) Engineer . Key duties and responsibilities Job-specific role description The SD WAN Engineer/s will be required to: Audit existing WAN architecture and Post connectivity. Define firewall placement strategies. Configure firewalls and SD WAN routing rules. Enable Centralised policy management. Validate policy enforcement and failover mechanisms. Integrate firewall capabilities into SD WAN devices. Implement network segmentation enhancements. Provide technical contributions to both network and gateway technologies, including (but not limited to) Juniper, Cisco, Trend Micro, F5, Clearswift, Fortigate, Zscaler, Runzero, DNS, DCHP, IPAM. Contribute to documentation. The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) has been used to inform the requirements. In summary, suitable candidates with the following relevant skillsets: Development and implementation - Systems development - Network design (NTDS) - Level 5 Delivery and operation - Technology management - IT infrastructure (ITOP) - Level 4 Delivery and operation - Technology management - Network support (NTAS) - Level 5 Delivery and operation - Service management - Change control (CHMG) - Level 4 About the team This role resides in the Networks and Monitoring section. The Networks and Monitoring section resides within the Information Management Division under the Cyber Security, Cloud and Networks Branch. Networks and Monitoring comprises of a combination of APS and contract technical resources working, predominantly in network and gateway technologies. The team supports both projects & operations. Essential Criteria Each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria Minimum five years of experience designing, deploying and managing SD WAN solutions. Hands on experience integrating enterprise grade firewalls into complex SD WAN environments. Ability to articulate technical detail through detailed design and implementation plans. Highly developed diagnostic and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively as a team member. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Desirable criteria A broad understanding of industry, whole of government direction, emerging technologies and how they can be applied to solve business problems. Strong stakeholder management and client services skills. A strong understanding of ASD Essential 8 and experience with contributing to security accreditation of ICT systems. Experience in the day-to-day operations of highly secured networks and cryptography solutions.
