Network and Security Engineer

• Ensure that our network is secure, optimal and stable as is expected at a top tier law firm
• We use cutting edge technology and promote learning and development, ensuring you stay an SME in this space
• Collaborative role that will utilise your ability to make the complex simple - Learn. Master. Lead.
• Join 2025 winner of ‘Australia Firm of the Year’ - International Financial Law Review (IFLR)

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Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability. 

With over 3700 lawyers in 27 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Role Detail

Joining our dynamic IT team, you will play a key role in designing, deploying, and maintaining our network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, data centre, and cloud environments. You’ll manage and support critical platforms such as firewalls, routers, switches, SD-WAN, VPNs, and wireless networks, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

In addition to network operations, you'll drive security initiatives by enforcing policies, monitoring threats via SIEM tools, supporting audits and compliance, and conducting vulnerability assessments. Collaboration is central to this role, requiring close coordination with system admins, developers, and support teams, especially during critical incidents.

Reporting to the Network Manager, with a balanced approach to WFH, you will be responsible for the design, planning, management and support of the firm’s network infrastructure and security architecture.

The role is crucial in ensuring the stability, integrity and security of enterprise network services and data.

With access to the latest technology, this role has a mix of solution design, operational support, project management and service management. You will ensure optimum functionality and availability of all network and communication services and effectively provide day to day operational support to the business.

About You

Bringing your hands on network experience, you will enjoy working independently, yet with the support of a collaborative team.

We look for excellence without arrogance and strategic forward thinkers who use their natural curiosity to help KWM achieve better by thinking outside the box. As with all technology roles, keeping calm under pressure will be valued and your tenacity will be rewarded.

With your proactive approach to collaboration and change initiatives, you will also bring:

•          10+ years hands-on experience in network and security technology

•          Experience designing, implementing and supporting network and security solutions across data centres, remote sites and cloud infrastructures

•          Experience implementing and supporting Cisco routing and switching technologies

•          Experience implementing and managing network security platforms such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN and network segmentation tools such as VMware NSX –

•          In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, NAT

•          Familiarity with security frameworks (ISO 27001) and compliance standards

•          Experience with network management and monitoring tools such as SolarWinds Orion and SIEM platforms such as Elastic

•          Experience implementing and supporting Wi-Fi and CCTV platforms

•          Experience supporting Microsoft Azure / Microsoft 365 environment

•          Experience with SASE / ZTNA solutions will be looked on favourably

•          Flexibility for after-hours support and weekend work may be required from time to time.  Time in lieu and flexible working arrangements will be provided in those instances.

Next Steps

Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience.

Applications close COB Thursday 29th May 2025.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Bridget on 02) 9296 3563.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact. 

We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do.  We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.