12 month contract starting January 2025Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Sydney locationsMust have active NV1 ClearanceOur Federal Government client is seeking an F5 Gateway Specialist for an initial 12 month contract starting January 2025. As the F5 Specialist you will use your in-depth knowledge of specific ICT Platforms to provide expert advice on the management and maintenance of those platforms. You will work closely with key third party suppliers to ensure the provision of a robust gateway infrastructure capability for the business and liaise with architecture and shared services areas to ensure the security of the day-to-day technical operations. In performing a leadership role, you will drive innovation, changes in workplace practices and organise work in the context of competing priorities and strategic direction. If successful you may also be responsible for, and/or contribute to the management of a team and will be required to perform changes after hours. Primary Technologies: F5 AWAF, Web Proxies, Linux Administration. Key duties may include, but are not limited to: Plan and manage infrastructure requirements to meet future infrastructure demand ensure the provision of infrastructure related operational support for hardware, software and other assets.Define effective procedures for prioritisation and escalation of infrastructure issues to ensure timely resolution communicate end-to-end implications of configuration changes.Analyse the quality of requests for change management provide detailed, specialist technical advice, including strategic advice to the Executive where appropriate.Develop and implement standards, strategies, operational policy and procedures and change initiatives.Develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning.Oversee, review and advise on a range of technical documentation including design documentation, implementation plans, test plans, and support procedures.Mandatory Criteria: A minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience in the design, build, deployment, troubleshooting and management of F5 AWAF and web proxies in large secure gateway environments.Weighted Criteria: Demonstrated F5 expert in deploying, configuring, and deep understanding of F5 AWAF Solutions.Knowledge and understanding of F5 products LTM, GTM, ASM, ALM, APM.Deep understanding of web application architecture, protocols and security technologies including but not limited to TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL/TLS, IPSec, VPN and DDoS protection.Demonstrated working knowledge of common web application vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), cookie poisoning etc.Proficient scripting and programming skills to configure advanced policies and rules in F5 AWAF.Proficient knowledge on NGFW preferred Palo Alto and IPS concepts and features.Role Particulars Submission deadline: 4/11 Duration: 12 months starting 2nd January Extension/s: Up to 24 months Eligibility: Australian Citizenship and active NV1 Clearance Location/s: Canberra - Preferred Location - Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Sydney will also be considered Working Arrangements: WFH may be considered on a part time basis If you would like to know more apply now or contact Varsha in our Canberra office on ******** .