Key accountabilities
OT Network Security Architecture
Design end-to-end OT network security architecture.
Define technical standards, reference architectures, and design patterns for network security platforms.
Design & Implementation of Network Security Platforms
Design, deployment, configuration, and validation of Juniper Firewalls including the following network security components:
Network and perimeter security
Network access and identity
Threat detection and endpoint security
Network Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems
Standards Compliance & Security Assurance
Produce and review security architecture documents, design justifications, configuration standards, and hardening guides.
Testing, Validation & Commissioning
Define and execute security FAT/SAT, configuration and hardening validation, functional tests for security controls, and integration testing with OT subsystems.
Technical Coordination & Project Support
Managing changes through CCR and CCB
Serve as the primary point of contact for cybersecurity infrastructure within the project team.
Coordinate implementation activities with
Cybersecurity engineers
Network & system engineers
Ability to work onsite at Customer’s premises (around inner Brisbane)
Regulatory & Local Compliance Awareness
Ensure cybersecurity infrastructure designs can be adapted to national cybersecurity regulations, critical infrastructure protection laws, and data protection and logging constraints.
Support alignment with local authorities, regulators, and assessors without hard-coding country-specific requirements into architectures.
Required skills and knowledge
We know talented people don’t always tick every box. If you meet many, but not all of the criteria below, we’d still love to hear from you.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent technical disciplines.
Preferred: Existing RIW (Rail Industry Worker) qualification or is able to obtain RIW.
Preferred: Understanding of ETCS technology or experience working within the Rail environment will be advantageous.
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in IT/OT Cybersecurity infrastructure, with demonstrated responsibility for network security.
Strong hands-on experience with Juniper firewalls.
Strong troubleshooting skills: packet captures, log analysis, traffic flow tracing, and root cause analysis.
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, DNS, proxy concepts, PKI, and SSL/TLS inspection
Highly Regarded: Experience delivering cybersecurity infrastructures across critical-infrastructure sectors such as railway, transportation, energy/utilities, oil & gas, or other critical infrastructure environments.
Highly Regarded: Experience in applying the following Cybersecurity standards and framework:
IEC 62443
CLC/TS 50701
NIST 800-82 / 800-53
ISO 27001 / ISO 27005
Professional Competencies
Pragmatic engineering mindset with solid security fundamentals.
Ability to balance cybersecurity, availability, safety, and operational constraints.
Comfortable working in multicultural, international project environments.
Able to mentor engineers and influence architectural decisions.
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What we offer
Annual performance, development, and salary review process.
Ongoing professional development and training.
Salary continuance.
Health and Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year (incl. flu vaccinations).
Employee Assistance Program (employees and family).
Days off per year sponsored by the company in addition to the statutory public holidays and leave entitlements.
Invitation to attend and participate in Company sponsored social events throughout the year.
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