Cyber Security Engineer

Talenza; Canberra; On-site; AUD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Talenza in Canberra is seeking a TSVP Cleared Security Engineer to help design, enhance and defend enterprise and cloud security capabilities across Defence programs.

You will work across SIEM, Cloud Security, EDR/XDR, and IAM, strengthening Linux and Windows hardening and contributing to threat hunting, incident response and security architecture initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have current TSPV clearance.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, Cloud Security, EDR/XDR, WAF, and IAM.
• Expertise in Linux and Windows security hardening.
• Experience administering Active Directory, Windows Server and Group Policy.
• Background in SOC, Security Engineering, Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting or Incident Response.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and maintain security capabilities across Splunk, AWS, EDR/XDR, WAF and IDAM platforms.
• Harden and secure Linux and Windows environments, including Active Directory, Windows Server and Group Policy.
• Support security monitoring, detection engineering, threat hunting and incident response activities.
• Manage integrations across threat intelligence and vulnerability management platforms.
• Provide technical guidance on security architecture, operational security and risk reduction initiatives.
• Contribute to research, testing and adoption of emerging cyber security technologies.
• Participate in change reviews and collaborate with Defence stakeholders and partner security teams.

Skills

TSPV clearance

SIEM

Cloud security

EDR/XDR

WAFs

Identity & Access Management

Linux security

Windows security

Active Directory

Group Policy

SOC

Threat hunting/IR

Tools

Splunk

AWS

Job description

Canberra
Up to $220k base + Super

Join a major Australian technology and defence organisation supporting mission‑critical, high‑security environments. We are seeking a TSVP Cleared Security Engineer to help design, enhance and defend enterprise and cloud security capabilities across complex Defence programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer and maintain security capabilities across Splunk, AWS, EDR/XDR, WAF and IDAM platforms
• Harden and secure Linux and Windows environments, including Active Directory, Windows Server and Group Policy
• Support security monitoring, detection engineering, threat hunting and incident response activities
• Manage integrations across threat intelligence and vulnerability management platforms
• Provide technical guidance on security architecture, operational security and risk reduction initiatives
• Contribute to research, testing and adoption of emerging cyber security technologies
• Participate in change reviews and collaborate with Defence stakeholders and partner security teams

Skills & Experience

• Current TSPV clearance
• Strong hands‑on experience with SIEM, Cloud Security, EDR/XDR, WAFs, and Identity & Access Management
• Expertise in Linux and Windows security hardening
• Experience with Active Directory, Windows Server and Group Policy administration
• Background in SOC, Security Engineering, Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting or Incident Response environments

This is an opportunity to work on nationally significant programs within a highly skilled cyber security team, protecting critical systems and infrastructure in one of Australia's leading defence and technology organisations.