Senior Network and Security Engineer

4 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Helia Full time

Helia, as Australia’s first Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) provider, with over 50 years expertise in the Australian housing market are in the process of re-inventing ourselves.

We exist to accelerate financial wellbeing through home ownership, now and for the future. Our mission is to create innovative and tailored solutions in partnership with our customers. We aim to do this efficiently and conveniently, leveraging state of the art technology and data solutions.

As a Senior Network and Security Engineer, you will be a key member of our Cyber Security team responsible for designing, implementing, and managing network solutions to safeguard our clients' networks and data. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain a robust network security posture.

Responsibilities

1. Firewall Design and Implementation

  • Design, configure, and implement advanced firewall solutions to protect network infrastructure.

  • Evaluate and recommend the most suitable firewall technologies based on the organization's needs.

2. Wireless Network Security

  • Design, implement, and maintain secure wireless networks, including access point configurations, authentication methods, and encryption standards.

  • Conduct regular audits and assessments of wireless network infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.

  • Monitor network traffic and security logs to detect and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.

3. Security Governance

  • Develop, maintain, and enforce security policies and procedures.

  • Monitor firewall rule sets, access controls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

4. Incident Response and Threat Mitigation

  • Respond to security incidents promptly and effectively, performing analysis and implementing corrective actions.

  • Stay up to date with emerging threats and vulnerabilities, and proactively implement measures to mitigate risks.

5. Network Security Optimisation

  • Continuously assess and optimise network security configurations to ensure maximum protection.

  • Participate in security and vulnerability assessments, compliance audits, and penetration testing.

6. Documentation and Reporting

  • Maintain detailed documentation of firewall configurations, security policies, and incident reports.

  • Prepare and present regular reports to management on the state of network security.

7. Collaboration and Leadership

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into all aspects of the organization.

  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members.

  • Work with our vendors to implement changes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field.

  • At least 7 years of experience in networking and firewall engineering.

  • Professional networking and/or security certifications (Eg. CISSP,CMSS, PCNSE).

  • Proficiency in firewall technologies and products from Palo Alto Networks

  • Proficiency in Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi.

  • Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, and switching.

  • Experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and SIEM solutions.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security.

  • Knowledge of cloud networking and security services and best practices (Eg. AWS, Azure).

  • Experience in vendor engagement.

At Helia, we are building a team focused on opportunities: creating brighter futures for our people. When you come to work at Helia, you’re joining an organisation that cares about what’s important to you. Whether it’s greater work-life balance, flexible working arrangements or looking after your wellbeing, we provide access to benefits that help support you both professionally and personally.

Helia is a place where you can grow and make a difference. We provide a great learning culture, where cross collaboration, training and innovation happens to embrace and embed a customer service culture. We are based in the heart of North Sydney, with spacious offices and some of the most fantastic views in Sydney

If you are interested in joining a company where you can realise your full potential and grow, we would love to hear from you

We have a diverse business community: our people, our customers and communities are reflective of this and as an organisation we are committed to continually hiring a diverse workforce. We ensure our people always feel supported and we do this by our openness to flexible work options and our commitment to inclusion, regardless of career level, life-stage, or experience.



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