Network & Security Engineer

St Andrew's Cathedral School (see more jobs from this school)

Sydney, NSW 


IT / Tech Support

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 29 March 2026


Secure the future of digital learning in the heart of Sydney. Are you a network specialist with a passion for robust security and seamless connectivity? St Andrew’s Cathedral School is seeking a skilled Network & Security Engineer to join our ICT team. This is a pivotal role ensuring our digital environment remains stable, efficient, and secure for students and staff alike.

<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p> <p>As our primary individual contributor for network infrastructure, you will oversee the design, configuration, and maintenance of our wired and wireless networks. You will be the technical lead for:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Infrastructure Management:</strong>&nbsp;Switching, routing, wireless configuration, and network segmentation</li> <li><strong>Advanced Security:</strong> Managing firewalls, access controls, and certificate-based authentication (802.1X, RADIUS) .</li> <li><strong>Strategic Collaboration:</strong>&nbsp;Working with external cybersecurity partners and vendors to drive infrastructure upgrades and incident response.</li> <li><strong>Operational Excellence:</strong>&nbsp;Monitoring performance to ensure minimal disruption to teaching and learning.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>You are a proactive problem-solver who thrives in enterprise environments. You bring:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Experience:</strong>&nbsp;3–5 years in enterprise networking or security roles.</li> <li><strong>Technical Edge:</strong>&nbsp;Proficiency in managing complex networks; certifications in Cisco, Aruba, or Palo Alto are highly regarded.</li> <li><strong>Mission-Driven:</strong>&nbsp;A commitment to the School’s Christian ethos and a dedicated focus on child safety.</li> <li><strong>Communication:</strong>&nbsp;The ability to translate complex technical issues into clear documentation and collaborative solution .</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relevant IT/Networking qualifications.</li> <li>A valid and current&nbsp;<strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>.</li> <li>Availability for occasional after-hours maintenance or incident response</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>For a detailed position description and to apply - </strong><a href="https://sacs.expr3ss.com/jobDetails?selectJob=796&amp;s=12" rel="nofollow"><strong>Apply now</strong></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applications close: 29 March 2026</strong></p> <p>Interviews will commence as applications are received. &nbsp;</p> <p><i>Please submit one document only, including cover letter, CV, references any any relevant credentials.</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>See here for further employment benefits at SACS:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.sacs.nsw.edu.au/employment/" rel="nofollow">https://www.sacs.nsw.edu.au/employment/</a></p> <p><strong>Why&nbsp;St Andrew's Cathedral School?&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>St Andrew’s Cathedral School was recently awarded the&nbsp;<strong>5 Star Employer of Choice 2025</strong>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<i>The Educator</i>&nbsp;for positive employee experience and a deeply supportive, collegiate culture. Every team member is known, valued and equipped to excel in their role.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p> <p>St Andrew’s Cathedral School (SACS) is an independent,&nbsp;Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican school located in two high-rise buildings in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.&nbsp;The School&nbsp;offers students a strong academic program and extensive opportunities to be involved in sport, music, drama and outdoor education.</p> <p>As an authentically Christian school in the Anglican tradition, Christian values are embedded in all aspects of daily life, with honesty, integrity, humility, respect and service being foundational to the richness of relationships at St Andrew’s Cathedral School.&nbsp;We seek to develop students who think critically and creatively and have hearts that love, minds that grow and lives that give.</p> <p>Reflecting our Christian foundations, we are a strong and hopeful learning community that nurtures the individual strengths of each student in our care. We always seek to care for the whole child - considering their intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing and development. We are committed to providing a child safe environment by implementing policies, procedures, practices and training which foster the safety, care and wellbeing of our students.<br> It is a condition of employment that all new Staff at the School must sign a written statement or complete an electronic acknowledgement that they have read and understand our Child Safe Policy and the Child Safe Codes of Conduct prior to commencing at the School.<br><i>Prior to employment at the School, this position requires the successful applicant to have&nbsp;a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.</i></p> <p><i>For more information on Working with Children Checks, please visit the&nbsp;</i><a href="https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check" rel="nofollow"><i><strong>NSW Office of the Children's Guardian website</strong></i></a></p>