Network and Security Engineer

Location: Broadmeadows
Role Type: Full time ongoing

About us:

Bendigo Kangan Institute is one of Victoria's largest TAFE providers. We offer state-of-the-art training centres providing a wide range of courses in a variety of fields. We foster a culture that is customer-centric, works together and focuses on achieving our best in a healthy and supportive environment. If you are passionate about putting the customer first, thrive on being part of an inclusive and united team, please read the detailed position description document to understand our values and focus.

We are proud to work, teach and study on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of Dja Dja Wurrung, the Wurundjeri-Woi Wurrung people, the people of the Yorta Yorta Nation, and the Gunaikurnai People.  Many of our roles work with and support staff and students across both Kangan Institute and Bendigo TAFE campuses.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects and represents the vibrant and diverse communities where we work, teach and study. We welcome First Nations people, people of all genders, ages, cultures, religions, disabilities, sexual orientations, family structures and those with caring responsibilities. Our culture celebrates diversity and prioritises wellbeing and belonging, ensuring our people can thrive.

About The Role:

The Network & Security Engineer is a member of the Infrastructure Support team providing expert (Level 3) support for the institute's IT Network Infrastructure. This includes:

• Proven experience in solution design and implementation across network and security
• Monitor and be responsible for incidents/requests assigned to the team queue from the IT Service desk.
• Actively seek opportunities for functional and process improvement via automation and network identification and detection
• Maintains documentation of the network security infrastructure and recommend improvements to network management.
• Management, improvements and on boarding mobility & security services (FortiGate Next-gen firewalls IPS/IDS, URL & Application Filtering & SD-WAN, Secure Access Edge Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Intrusion prevention and Advanced Thread Protection)
• Maintain, improve the Cisco ISE environment and ensure relevant security policies are in place.
• Maintain and troubleshoot routing with OSPF, EiGRP, BGP and MPLS network.
• Maintain and improve the Cisco catalyst and Meraki wireless network

We are excited about you because you have:

• Tertiary Degree in IT, Cisco Certified Network Professional campus network, Fortinet NSE level 3,certification in SASE, CASB, Remote Access
• Minimum eight years' experience in enterprise network and security role
• Highly developed communication/interpersonal skills with a demonstrated record of strong commitment and achievement in meeting stakeholder needs
• Analytical and problem-solving ability, and capacity to devise, deliver and monitor practical solutions.
• Time management and organisational skills, including the ability to set project plans and manage key milestones and deliverables.

We can offer you:

• Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
• Free onsite parking for most campuses
• Professional development programs
• Fitness Passport Program with exclusive access for you and your family to 230+ locations Australia wide
• Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Meaningful work that drives positive social impact
• The opportunity to build a career in a world leading vocational education and training sector, with diverse and emerging career opportunities across Australia.

Things we will require from you:

• Relevant compliance documents including Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), current police check, certified right to work documentation
• Certified vocational qualifications and certified transcripts (as listed in resume and relevant to the position)

If this sounds like the role for you, we invite you to apply by clicking on 'Apply for this job/Apply now'.

If you have any accessibility requirements to participate in the recruitment process, or are experiencing technical difficulties applying for this job please contact careers@kangan.edu.au

Only applications from candidates with valid working rights will be considered. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working with Children check clearance.

Applications close Sunday 15th December 2024 at 11.59pm 

Applications will be assessed continuously - interviews may commence prior to advertised closing date. 

NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this advertised position at any stage.