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Network Security Engineer – DevSecOps

AI Infrastructure Architecture Team Lead/Consultant | Mid-Level | Full time
Job No. 13716705 | Sydney
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We are seeking an experienced Network Security / DevSecOps Engineer to build, configure, integrate and support COTS Guard and secure gateway solutions within a highly secure environment.


This is a hands-on engineering role combining network security, security gateway engineering, platform hardening, automation and DevSecOps/CI/CD practices. The successful candidate will help deliver secure information flows between protected systems and security domains.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Build, configure, integrate and maintain COTS Guard / secure gateway solutions.
  • Configure and troubleshoot security gateways, firewalls, proxies, routing and network security controls.
  • Harden COTS security products and underlying Linux/Unix or Windows Server platforms.
  • Develop and maintain automated build, deployment and configuration processes.
  • Integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows.
  • Develop automation and scripting using PowerShell, Bash and/or Python.
  • Produce build guides, configuration documentation and technical designs.


Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience in Network Security Engineering, DevSecOps, Security Engineering or Platform Engineering.
  • Experience implementing or supporting COTS security products, security Guards, gateways, firewalls or proxy technologies.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS and firewall technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix and/or Windows Server environments.
  • Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD methodologies.

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At Accenture, we recognise that our people are multi-dimensional, and we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their authentic selves to work, every day.

Our unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity unleashes innovation and creates a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. Our range of progressive policies support flexibility in ‘where’, ‘when’ and ‘how’ our people work to ensure that Accenture is an organisation where you can strive for more, achieve great things and maintain the balance and wellbeing you need.

We encourage applications from all people, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require any accommodations or adjustments for interviews and/or at work, please reach out to exectalent@accenture.com or contact us at +61 2 9005 5000 (Australia) or +64 44666056 (New Zealand).

To ensure our workplace is inclusive and diverse we are setting bold goals and taking comprehensive action. To achieve these goals, we collect information that allows us to track the effectiveness of our Inclusion and Diversity programs. Learn how Accenture protects your personal data and know your rights in relation to your personal data. Read more about our Privacy Statement.

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