Cyber Security Engineer

Cleared Recruitment; Canberra; In loco; AUD 140.000 - 200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual performance bonus

Private health allowance

Health and wellbeing allowance

Professional membership/subscription

Salary packaging options

Five weeks annual leave

Opportunity to work on national-scale,

Descrizione del lavoro

Cleared Recruitment is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to lead design, implementation, and governance of cybersecurity architecture across defence-grade environments in Canberra. You will work with engineering and operations teams to ensure secure, compliant, and resilient systems, including ATO-related controls.

You will drive security automation, incident response, and integration across on-premises and cloud platforms, while collaborating with DevOps and stakeholders to

Competenze

• 6+ years of cybersecurity experience in defence/government/critical infrastructure.
• Strong Linux administration and network security expertise.
• Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands-on with security automation and monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of Australian ISM and Essential Eight.

Mansioni

• Design, build and maintain secure cyber architectures across classified environments.
• Engineer and implement security controls per Australian ISM and Essential Eight.
• Develop security solutions across Linux, networks, cloud and enterprise systems.
• Automate security processes via scripting and IaC.
• Deploy and manage SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management and monitoring tools.
• Support ATO activities through security controls and risk management.
• Collaborate with DevOps to embed security-by-design.

Conoscenze

Security architecture

Linux administration

Network security

Threat analysis

Security automation

Vulnerability management

Stakeholder engagement

Security governance

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security/IT/Engineering

CISSP or equivalent

Additional cybersecurity qualifications

Strumenti

Ansible

Splunk

Tenable

SIEM platforms

AV solutions

ACAS

Anchore

SonarQube

Descrizione del lavoro

Role Title

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.