Cyber Security Engineer

Client 1; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Private health allowance

Health and wellbeing allowance

Professional membership/subscription

Salary packaging options

Five weeks annual leave

High-impact national security projects

Career growth

Job summary

Client 1 is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer in Canberra to lead design, implementation and governance of cybersecurity architecture across defence-grade environments.

You will work with engineering and operations to ensure secure, compliant and resilient systems, supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements and aligning to Australian Government frameworks.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Cyber Security, IT, Engineering or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• CISSP or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
• Additional cybersecurity qualifications highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain secure cyber architectures across classified and mission-critical environments.
• Engineer and implement security controls aligned to Australian ISM and Essential Eight.
• Develop and optimise security solutions across Linux-based infrastructure, networks, cloud platforms and enterprise systems.
• Integrate security requirements into system design, engineering lifecycles and deployments.
• Automate security processes through scripting, orchestration and infrastructure-as-code.
• Deploy, configure and manage security technologies including SIEM, endpoint protection and vulnerability management.

Skills

Linux

Cloud security

Security architecture

Security governance

Stakeholder engagement

NT/NV2 clearance

Security automation

Threat detection

Education

CISSP or equivalent certification

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security/IT/Engineering

Tools

Ansible

Splunk

Tenable

SIEM platforms

ACAS

Anchore

SonarQube

Job description

Cyber Security Engineer

Location

Canberra, ACT

Working Arrangement

Full-time, On-site

Clearance Required

Active AGSVA NV2 Security Clearance

Company Overview

Our client is an Australian technology company delivering mission-critical solutions to the defence, government and national security sectors. With a strong focus on secure data systems, advanced analytics and cyber resilience, the organisation is experiencing significant growth and offers the opportunity to work on nationally significant projects supporting Australia's strategic and operational objectives.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to lead the design, implementation and governance of cybersecurity architecture across complex defence-grade environments. Working closely with engineering and operational teams, you will be responsible for ensuring secure, compliant and resilient systems across networks, platforms and on-premises infrastructure.

You will play a key role in securing and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements through the implementation of security controls, risk management practices and compliance activities aligned to Australian Government frameworks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain secure cyber architectures across classified and mission-critical environments.
• Engineer and implement security controls aligned to the Australian ISM, Essential Eight and broader security compliance frameworks.
• Develop and optimise security solutions across Linux-based infrastructure, networks, cloud platforms and enterprise systems.
• Integrate security requirements into system design, engineering lifecycles and infrastructure deployments.
• Automate security processes through scripting, orchestration and infrastructure-as-code approaches.
• Deploy, configure and manage security technologies including SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management and monitoring platforms.
• Conduct technical security assessments, vulnerability analysis and remediation activities across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Support system accreditation and assurance activities by designing and implementing security controls required for Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Collaborate with software, infrastructure and DevOps teams to embed security-by-design principles across projects.
• Engineer identity, access management and privileged access solutions to protect critical systems and data.
• Analyse security events, investigate technical issues and implement improvements to strengthen organisational cyber resilience.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend engineering enhancements to improve security posture, system performance and operational effectiveness.

Education/Certifications Required

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• CISSP or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
• Additional cybersecurity qualifications highly regarded.

Knowledge/Skills Required

• 6+ years of cybersecurity experience within defence, government or critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong Linux administration and network security expertise.
• Experience securing cloud environments including AWS, Azure and/or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with security automation and monitoring tools such as Ansible, Splunk, Tenable, SIEM platforms, AV solutions, ACAS, Anchore and SonarQube.
• Strong understanding of the Australian ISM, Essential Eight and cybersecurity accreditation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead security initiatives and influence technical architecture decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Australian Citizenship with the ability to maintain an NV2 Security Clearance.

Employment Benefits

• Annual performance bonus.
• Private health allowance.
• Health and wellbeing allowance.
• Professional membership/subscription support.
• Salary packaging options.
• Five weeks annual leave.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact national security projects.
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding organisation.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals and culturally diverse communities.

Veterans

Veterans and ex-serving members are strongly encouraged to apply. The skills and experience gained through military service are highly valued, particularly within secure government and defence environments.