Senior Network Engineer - Firewalls

Job details

Posted
29 November 2024
Salary
AU$1000 - AU$1100 per day
Location
Kogarah
Job type
Contract
Discipline
IT General
Reference
267797

Job description

  • 12 Month contract + potential for extension
  • Day rate around $1000 per day
  • Hybrid working arrangements - WFH/Office

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with a strong focus on firewall technologies, particularly Juniper SRX, Checkpoint, and Fortigate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build, implement, and maintain complex firewall solutions leveraging Juniper SRX, Checkpoint, and Fortinet technologies.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex firewall issues, ensuring optimal network performance and security.
  • Configure and optimise firewall policies to meet security requirements and regulatory compliance.
  • Design, implement, and manage F5 load balancer configurations to distribute traffic efficiently.
  • Lead the migration of Checkpoint firewall to FortiGate, minimising downtime and ensuring seamless transition.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 8-10 years of hands-on experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on firewall technologies.
  • Ability to build firewalls from scratch after receiving a design
  • Advanced knowledge of Juniper SRX and Checkpoint. (Fortigate is beneficial but not essential)
  • In-depth understanding of load balancing principles and F5 load balancer configuration.
  • Enterprise switching and routing experience
  • Experience with network design and architecture.
  • Experience with network automation tools is beneficial (e.g., Ansible, Python).
  • Knowledge of cloud infrastructure is beneficial
  • Prior experience with financial institutions is beneficial

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Aryan Eskandari via email [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.