Job Description Senior Network Engineer (NetScaler) – NV1 Cleared – Daily Rate Contract Location: Melbourne (Hybrid) Contract: Daily Rate (6–12 months) Clearance: Active NV1 required About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with strong Citrix NetScaler (ADC) expertise to join a high-performing team delivering secure, mission-critical environments within a Federal Government or defence-aligned program. This is a hands-on contract role suited to someone who thrives in complex, security-sensitive environments and is comfortable working across infrastructure, security, and application delivery teams. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, configure, and optimise Citrix NetScaler / ADC environments Manage load balancing, SSL offloading, GSLB, and traffic optimisation Support high-availability and disaster recovery configurations Perform upgrades, patching, and performance tuning Troubleshoot complex network and application delivery issues Ensure compliance with security and governance standards aligned to secure environments Produce high-quality technical documentation and operational handover material Work closely with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration Required Experience & Skills Active NV1 Security Clearance (mandatory) Extensive hands-on experience with Citrix NetScaler (ADC) Strong knowledge of: Load balancing (L4/L7) SSL/TLS configuration and certificate management GSLB Authentication policies Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls) Experience working in highly secure or regulated environments Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills Excellent stakeholder communication skills Desirable Experience within Federal Government or defence environments Exposure to F5, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Cisco networking Experience integrating NetScaler with Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops Automation experience (PowerShell, Python, Ansible) What’s on Offer Competitive daily rate High-profile, security-cleared program of work Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to work in a technically mature and security-focused environment
