Job Description Position Title: EL1 Senior Infrastructure Engineer Employment Type: Labour hire - approx. 6 months with potential to extend Location: Canberra, ACT Hourly Pay Rate: Negotiable, dependent on experience Security Clearance/Requirements: Baseline Clearance (preferred) Working Arrangements: Full-time hours with hybrid arrangements available ABOUT THE ROLE An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to provide high-level technical expertise on a major Network Project within a leading federal government agency. The successful candidate will act as a dedicated escalation point, offering expert guidance on Fortinet SD-WAN, FortiGate, Azure NVA deployments, FortiClient, FortiSASE, and FortiSandbox. You will play a critical role in resolving complex technical issues, maintaining project momentum, and ensuring the seamless deployment and ongoing performance of the agency’s secure network infrastructure. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide advanced technical support and escalation services for network infrastructure components. Deliver expert advice on Fortinet technologies, Azure Cloud Infrastructure, and network security configurations. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to ensure project continuity. Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation. Map and document data movements across network zones and cross-domain environments. Create and maintain detailed network diagrams using Microsoft Visio. Communicate technical and strategic information clearly to non-technical stakeholders. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Extensive experience working within secure ICT environments. Demonstrated expertise in: Azure Cloud Infrastructure FortiGate Firewalls Fortinet SD-WAN Fortinet Azure NVA deployments FortiClient, FortiSASE, and FortiSandbox Excellent communication and documentation skills. Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities. Proven ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. ELIGIBILITY Australian Citizenship is essential. Baseline Security Clearance preferred (or the ability to obtain one). Apply now or contact Jake Adam on (02) 6260 8888 for a confidential discussion. PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 12 November 2025. If your application is received after this date, we’ll keep your CV on file for future opportunities. SOS Recruitment is committed to workplace diversity and equity. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, women, people with caring responsibilities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTIQ community.
