Infrastructure Engineer (Gateway & Network Engineer) - Federal Government
Cloud, Network Security & Gateway Engineering.
We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer (Gateway & Network Engineer) to join a major Federal Government program focused on delivering secure, reliable, and modern ICT network services. This is a hands-on technical role responsible for implementing and supporting critical gateway, cloud, and network capabilities across a complex and high-security environment.
You will work closely with architecture, security, and operations teams to ensure infrastructure services are robust, compliant, scalable, and aligned with best practice.
About the Opportunity
Our client is large Federal Government agency undergoing significant modernisation across core infrastructure platforms. You'll be joining a skilled Gateway and Network team responsible for integrating network services across the enterprise, managing third-party vendors, and ensuring the lifecycle, security, and performance of key platforms.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments and enjoys deep technical problem-solving, service ownership, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
As the Infrastructure Engineer, you will:
Deliver technical implementation and support for key network and gateway services, including:
Datacentre & cloud network connectivity
DNS & domain management
Email & web proxy services
F5 BIG-IP (Load Balancing & Access Management)
Intra-government communication networks
Internet gateway services
LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi & Security Service Edge (SSE) technologies
Remote Access & Site-to-Site VPN solutions
Monitoring & observability tools
Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot infrastructure to ensure performance, security, and availability.
Develop accurate technical documentation and contribute to skills and knowledge transfer within the team.
Participate in network project work from solution design through to deployment.
Work collaboratively with Architecture and Cyber Security teams to:
Implement standards and best practices
Ensure services meet compliance requirements
Validate that tools and solutions are fit for purpose
Communicate technical matters clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Support vendor-delivered services and ensure alignment with SLAs.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Strong hands-on experience implementing cloud and hybrid networking across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments (e.g., VNETs, security groups, private links, VPN gateways, F5 technologies).
Deep understanding of network security concepts, including SSE, internet gateways, DNS, proxying, and load balancing.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues and make sound technical decisions.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical teams and external vendors.
A strong customer service mindset, ideally with experience in secure or government environments.
Ability to contribute to documentation, operational readiness, and skills transfer requirements.
Technical Skills (Required)
Hands-on experience with Cloud & Hybrid Networking (VNETs, VPN Gateway, private links, F5, security groups).
Expert knowledge of network and security concepts including SSE, DNS, internet gateways, and proxy services.
Strong communication and teamwork skills in multi-vendor and multi-disciplinary environments.
The Essentials
Candidates
- 7+ years' experience in network engineering or network security roles within large enterprise environments.
- Demonstrated experience executing technical roadmaps and contributing to capability uplift.
- Experience operationalising, documenting, and embedding new network services.
- Experience supporting vendor-managed services under formal SLAs.
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships with peers, vendors, and service providers.
- Eligibility: Australian citizenship required With ASGVA Clearance perferred
- Location: Canberra preferred (other locations may be considered).
- Rate: Competitive daily rates aligned to experience and criteria.
Why Join?
Work with modern, enterprise-grade network technologies.
Be part of a team improving secure government digital infrastructure.
Contribute to high-impact projects across cloud, network security, and gateway services.
Collaborate with skilled engineers, architects, cyber specialists, and vendors.
Apply now to help deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance network services for a major Federal Government environment.
