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Network Security Engineer

Location: Auckland CBD, NZ

Role Type: Fixed-Term Contract (through to mid-2027)

Environment: Standard Business Hours

The Opportunity

Our client is looking for a skilled Network Security Engineer to join their team for a significant fixed term contract engagement. This is a high-impact role focused on the sustained technical health and security of a large-scale network infrastructure. You will take ownership of the security posture, maintenance, and operational integrity of a critical network that serves a vast user base across New Zealand.

Key Responsibilities

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Security Infrastructure Management: Oversee the configuration and proactive maintenance of a multi-vendor firewall estate, with a heavy emphasis on Palo Alto and Fortinet technologies.
Infrastructure Hygiene: Manage regular firmware updates, policy reviews, and configuration audits to ensure the network remains hardened against emerging threats.
Email Platform Security: Manage and optimize enterprise mail security platforms, specifically utilizing Proofpoint to protect against advanced email-borne threats.
Technical Troubleshooting: Provide high-level support for complex Layer 2–7 issues, ensuring maximum uptime and performance for a vast user base.
Service Continuity: Maintain robust VPN tunnels, high-availability (HA) setups, and secure WAN/LAN integrations.

Technical Requirements

Certification: You must hold a CCNA, JNCIA, or an equivalent higher-level networking certification.
Firewall Proficiency: Extensive hands-on experience in the configuration and management of enterprise-grade firewalls. Palo Alto experience is highly preferred.
Email Security Gateway: Experience with mail protection platforms is a significant advantage, particularly with Proofpoint.
Analytical Mindset: Strong diagnostic skills for resolving complex routing, switching, and security policy conflicts.

Why Consider This Role?

This contract offers the rare combination of long-term stability and the chance to work with market-leading security tools. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values technical precision and provides the opportunity to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on one of the most significant networks in the country.

How to Apply

To learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to Amaan at amaan.kazmi@randstaddigital.co.nz or call 022 060 7986 for a confidential discussion.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Network Security Engineer

Location: Auckland CBD, NZ

Role Type: Fixed-Term Contract (through to mid-2027)

Environment: Standard Business Hours

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

...

Security Infrastructure Management: Oversee the configuration and proactive maintenance of a multi-vendor firewall estate, with a heavy emphasis on Palo Alto and Fortinet technologies.
Infrastructure Hygiene: Manage regular firmware updates, policy reviews, and configuration audits to ensure the network remains hardened against emerging threats.
Email Platform Security: Manage and optimize enterprise mail security platforms, specifically utilizing Proofpoint to protect against advanced email-borne threats.
Technical Troubleshooting: Provide high-level support for complex Layer 2–7 issues, ensuring maximum uptime and performance for a vast user base.
Service Continuity: Maintain robust VPN tunnels, high-availability (HA) setups, and secure WAN/LAN integrations.

Technical Requirements

Certification: You must hold a CCNA, JNCIA, or an equivalent higher-level networking certification.
Firewall Proficiency: Extensive hands-on experience in the configuration and management of enterprise-grade firewalls. Palo Alto experience is highly preferred.
Email Security Gateway: Experience with mail protection platforms is a significant advantage, particularly with Proofpoint.
Analytical Mindset: Strong diagnostic skills for resolving complex routing, switching, and security policy conflicts.

Why Consider This Role?

How to Apply

To learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to Amaan at amaan.kazmi@randstaddigital.co.nz or call 022 060 7986 for a confidential discussion.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

experience
6 years
skills
CCNA, JNCIA, Networking, Firewall Configuration, Firewall Maintenance, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Mail Platforms, Mail Security, Proofpoint, VPN, HA Configurations, WAN, LAN, Layer 2-7 Troubleshooting, Infrastructure Hygiene, Policy Optimization, Security
qualifications
- Bachelor Degree
education
Bachelor Degree

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auckland, auckland
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it & ict
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engineering - network
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90M0687220_0215619145519780300

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