Senior Network Engineer Security (Health Manager Level 4)
Build secure, scalable systems that support patient care across NSW – with hybrid flexibility and great benefits
- Full Time Permanent
- Hybrid flexibility for work-life balance | Chatswood, Homebush
- Attractive salary, from $153,559 up to $182,954 + 12% Super + 17.5% annual leave loading
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 22 July 2026
Your work matters at eHealth NSW
As the digital centre of excellence for NSW Health, we design and deliver secure, scalable technology that supports patient care across the state, helping clinicians provide better healthcare, now and into the future.
Join eHealth NSW to create real-world impact, drive meaningful outcomes and support the health of millions every day. Learn more about us at eHealth NSW.
Join the Team
As a Senior Network Engineer (Security), you will lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of secure, scalable, and resilient network and wireless solutions across NSW Health. Working closely with engineering leadership and key stakeholders, you will translate business and technical requirements into enterprise network and security architectures that support critical healthcare services.
The role provides technical leadership for complex network and security initiatives, driving automation, monitoring, service reliability, and continuous improvement. You will act as a senior escalation point for complex incidents, provide expert guidance to engineering teams, and contribute to the development of standards, governance, and best practices.
As part of NSW Health’s digital ecosystem, you will help deliver secure, high-performing infrastructure that enables clinical and business services, supports digital transformation, and improves outcomes for patients, clinicians, and health staff across the state.
In this role, you will:
- Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for network and security platforms, contributing to product roadmaps, solution design, sprint delivery, and incremental releases.
- Design, implement, and optimise enterprise network security solutions, ensuring alignment with NSW Health security standards, policies, and compliance requirements.
- Manage and enhance critical infrastructure and security platforms, including F5 Load Balancers, Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls, network authentication services, and NTP Stratum 1 and 2 environments.
- Lead the investigation and resolution of complex network and security incidents, vulnerabilities, and performance issues to maintain service reliability and availability.
- Develop and maintain security controls, firewall policies, network segmentation, and secure access solutions to protect critical healthcare systems and data.
- Conduct security reviews, risk assessments, and technical assurance activities for new and existing network services.
- Drive automation, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, visibility, and security posture.
- Evaluate emerging network and cybersecurity technologies and provide expert recommendations to improve ICT services and reduce risk.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, vendors, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions.
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to engineers, fostering capability development and promoting security best practices across eHealth teams.
- Contribute to technical standards, governance, and strategic planning to support NSW Health's digital transformation and cybersecurity objectives.
View the position description here.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure, including F5 BIG-IP LTM/GTM, Cisco and Arista switching platforms, and Layer 3 routing technologies such as OSPF and BGP.
- Strong expertise in network security technologies, including Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), AlgoSec Security Policy Management, network access control solutions (Cisco ISE and Aruba ClearPass), and Zscaler Secure Service Edge (SSE).
- Proven experience managing critical network services, including DNS, NTP Stratum 1 & 2, remote access solutions, and centralised firewall management platforms such as Panorama and FortiManager.
- Demonstrated capability in network visibility, monitoring, automation, and orchestration technologies, including Gigamon and related tooling, to improve operational efficiency, performance, and security outcomes.
- Experience working with cloud and virtualised environments, including Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS), with an understanding of cloud networking and security principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve complex network and security issues within large-scale enterprise environments.
- A collaborative approach with the ability to provide technical leadership, influence stakeholders, and contribute to the delivery of secure, resilient, and high-performing digital services.
- Experience operating within highly regulated or mission-critical environments, with a focus on security, availability, risk management, and continuous improvement.
Why work at eHealth NSW
At eHealth NSW, our benefits are designed to provide you with the flexibility, growth and support when you need it. We provide:
- Hybrid and flexible working options to support balance and productivity
- Allocated day off per month in addition to annual leave
- Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay
Hear about how our team benefits from working at eHealth.
Learn More About Us
- Find out how we hire at eHealth NSW
- Check out our diversity and inclusion commitment
How to Apply
Submit your cover letter and most up to date resume (up to 5 pages), highlighting your relevant skills and experience. While we accept AI use - we want your application to feel genuine and true to you.
For questions around the role or recruitment process, including adjustments, please contact our Talent Advisor or Hiring Manager, Shannon Cooper and quote REQ677455.
Important information
- This recruitment may be used to establish a Talent Pool for similar roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- To be eligible for this role you must have current Australian work rights (Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen with a current passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia).
If you currently reside outside NSW, please indicate in your application whether you are willing to relocate if successful.
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