Senior Gateway Engineers - LH-01400

Job details:

Infrastructure Engineers implement, manage and retire the infrastructure (including physical, virtual, networking and cloud infrastructure) that supports digital services.

These roles are Gateway Engineers, which the DTA calls Infrastructure Engineers.

The Gateway Engineer will work closely with ICT teams in the provision of technical expertise in the development of a robust gateway infrastructure capability.

The Commonwealth, as represented by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), is delivering DEF2289, a major ICT capability development project that is in the acquisition phase of delivery. DEF2289 is scoped to deliver the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Information Environment (ISR IE) to enable the integration of multiple dependant Australian Defence Force (ADF) ISR related projects.

ASD is a vital member of Australia's national security community, working across the full spectrum of operations required of contemporary signals intelligence and security agencies, intelligence, cyber security and offensive operations in support of the Australian Government and the ADF. ASD's purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance Australia's national interests.

DEF2289 is seeking to enhance and support existing skillsets within a specialist Technical Data Team (TDT) that will provide technical skills to deliver project solutions. The TDT will supplement the existing DEF2289 workforce that includes a mix of APS, ADF and contractor personnel.

The TDT is currently tasked with designing, building, testing and operating ICT systems, such as a gateway capability to connect ADF ISR related projects to Defence strategic networks and meet key milestones for the project. The gateway capability required solution is heavily focussed on the collection, inspection, transport and assurance of data between security classified environments.

Solution development will require extensive consultation across various technical teams in ASD and elements within Defence, including ADF ISR projects, to ensure all equities are represented in a complex ICT environment.

Key duties and responsibilities

• The Senior Gateway Engineer will use their in-depth knowledge of specific ICT Platforms to provide expert advice on the management and maintenance of those platforms.
• Work closely with ICT teams to ensure the provision of a robust gateway infrastructure capability for the business and liaise with architecture and shared service areas to ensure the security of the day-to-day technical operations.
• Provide detailed, specialist technical advice, including strategic advice to the senior executive.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies, operational policy and procedures and change initiatives.
• Prepare, review and maintain documentation that may include design documentation, implementation plans, test plans, and support procedures.
• Engage and collaborate with other agencies and service providers to build service delivery capability.
• Attend interagency meetings and forums to influence business outcomes and share information.
• Encourage innovation, continuous improvement, manage and support change.
• Influence and contribute to ICT strategy, resolving conflicts as needed.
• Effective communication and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, both independently and as part of a team.

Job Skills and Qualifications

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience and technical proficiency in the design of services utilising F5/Blue Coat Layer 4-7 switching/load balancing and proxy systems.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and deployment of network infrastructure including Cisco Data centre technologies like Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), Cisco Routers, Nexus switches, routing protocols like Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP).
• Demonstrated experience with and/or detailed understanding of Palo Alto firewalls and IPS Solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of virtual private network (VPN) technologies, email and DNS (Infoblox) Solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and integration of hybrid and public cloud services.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and maintenance of system architecture and design documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated experience with or knowledge of Australian Government information security policies, the ASD Information Security Manual and Essential Eight.

Relevant industry experience is desirable.