Snr Network Security Specialist

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full Time Position
• Location: Eveleigh
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill anticipated vacancies over the next 18 months
• Competitive remuneration ranging from $129,464 to $142,665 plus super & annual leave loading.

Join a dynamic network engineering team as a Senior Network Monitoring Specialist. This senior, security-focused computer networking role demands extensive expertise in both network engineering and network security. You’ll monitor, analyse, administer, and report on network activity to safeguard the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of a large, geographically dispersed department-wide network.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Industry certification in relevant technologies or equivalent industry experience

• You configure and support security tools such as firewalls, SASE, proxy servers, and patch management, and you routinely compile security event and compliance reports.
• You provide solid system support and thorough documentation for multiple security systems, maintain accurate records, and respond promptly per departmental protocols.
• You excel in sustaining current services while driving strategic initiatives within a complex, large-scale, geographically dispersed environment, collaborating effectively with internal and external teams.
• If you’re a problem-solver who thrives under pressure and loves securing diverse networks, you’re ready for leadership responsibilities in this role.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Participation in an after-hours on call roster as required. 
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing Date: Monday 8 December 2025 at 11:59pm

For role enquiries please contact Jonathan Barnes via email Jonathan.Barnes5@det.nsw.edu.au

Please note due to the NSW Government closedown period (Wednesday, 24 December 2025 – Sunday, 12 January 2026) applications for this recruitment may not be reviewed until mid-January 2026.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (youbelong@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.