Security Engineer

Role : Security Engineer-Cisco network security solutions

Location: Melbourne

Job Type: Contract

We’re seeking a motivated Security Engineer who is passionate about securing modern infrastructure and applications. You'll join a collaborative team to manage and enhance enterprise security platforms spanning network, application, and endpoint layers.

This is a great opportunity for engineers who have hands-on experience with some of the technologies listed below and are eager to expand into others. Training and mentoring will be provided to help you ramp up where needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, configure, and optimize Cisco network security solutions including:
• Cisco FMC (Firepower Management Center)
• Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine)
• Cisco EWSA (Email/Web Security Appliance)
• Manage and fine-tune Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF) policies and rules to protect public-facing applications.
• Contribute to micro-segmentation strategy using Illumio or similar platforms.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and threat mitigation efforts.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices in networking and application delivery.
• Write and maintain documentation (SOPs, diagrams, runbooks).

Required Skills & Experience

• Solid understanding of network security concepts (firewalls, segmentation, VPN, IDS/IPS).
• Hands-on experience with at least two of the following platforms:
• Cisco FMC / Firepower
• Cisco ISE
• Cisco EWSA
• Imperva WAF
• Illumio Core
• Experience troubleshooting and tuning security policies, ACLs, NAT, and rule sets.
• Working knowledge of Linux, CLI tools, and basic scripting (Python, Bash, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus)

• Certifications such as CCNP Security, Cisco SISE, Imperva Certified, or Illumio Accredited Engineer.
• Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR platforms and security monitoring workflows.

Understanding of zero trust, identity-driven access, or segmentation models