Senior Network Engineer- SASE implementation- contract
- Lead the hands-on implementation of FortiSASE across enterprise environments.
- Configure and support FortiGate firewalls and F5 load balancers.
- Troubleshoot complex networking and security issues throughout the delivery lifecycle.
A leading Federal government organisation based in Sydney CBD is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with SASE Implementation experience for a secure gateway migration. This is a 9 month contract likely to extend.
This is a delivery-focused contract role suited to an engineer with proven experience building, implementing, and operationalising SASE solutions within complex enterprise environments.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the execution phase of the project, working closely with internal infrastructure teams, implementation partners, and Fortinet to deliver a modern secure access platform across branch, data centre, and Azure environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the hands-on implementation of FortiSASE across enterprise environments
- Configure and support FortiGate firewalls across enterprise sites
- Implement secure internet, private application and SaaS access aligned to enterprise security requirements
- Implement high availability and resilient network designs
- Support integration with Cisco Nexus data centre infrastructure
- Configure and support F5 load balancing environments
- Work closely with implementation partners and vendors to deliver the target-state architecture
- Support migration from legacy secure gateway technologies to FortiSASE
- Troubleshoot complex networking and security issues throughout the delivery lifecycle
- Contribute to implementation planning, technical documentation, and operational readiness
Key Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience implementing SASE solutions
- FortiGate firewall experience desirable
- F5 load balancers
- Strong troubleshooting and delivery capability in complex enterprise environments
- Previous experience within federal government, financial services, or highly regulated environments is highly regarded
- Ability to work in a highly hands-on delivery role
- Sydney-based with ability to work onsite as part of a collaborative team environment
If interested please respond ASAP!
Consultant
gillian@bluefinresources.com.au
Reference number: BH-62205-3
Profession:ICTIT Infrastructure
Company: Bluefin Resources
Date posted: 18th Sep, 2026
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