Cyber Security Engineer

Randstad NV; Sydney; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern secure facility

Onsite EV charging

Regular social events

Dedicated wellness support

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer for our Defence Tech initiative in Lane Cove, Sydney. This onsite role offers up to 150k base salary plus super and NV2 upgrade sponsorship, with a secure lab environment to advance critical Australian defence programs.

You will lead accreditation, craft robust security frameworks, and drive ATO sign-offs across complex ICT projects, collaborating with engineering teams and cleared workshops (some travel to ACT/VIC).

Qualifications

• Active NV1 clearance with NV2 upgrade pathway.
• Experience with DSPF, ISM, and Defence ATO processes.
• Hands-on security engineering across Windows/Linux, virtualisation, networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead security accreditation and secure ATO approvals for Defence platforms.
• Develop security frameworks and SOPs.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and security controls verification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in cleared workshops.

Skills

Active NV1 clearance

Windows/Linux

Virtualisation

Networking protocols

MDM

Scripting Python/Batch

Security documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

DSPF

ISM

ATO processes

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Engineer | Defence Tech | Active NV1 Location: Lane Cove, Sydney (Onsite Secure Lab) Package: Up to $150k base + super + NV2 Upgrade Sponsorship

The Mission Protect and empower Australia's critical Defence programs. Based out of our high-tech, secure lab in Lane Cove, you will lead security accreditation, craft robust security frameworks, and drive ATO sign-offs across complex multi-domain ICT projects.

What You'll Do

Drive Accreditation: Architect Security Management Plans and secure Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for Defence platforms.

Author & Implement: Develop SOPs and enforce ISM, DSPF, and Essential 8 controls across integrated software/hardware environments.

Assess & Harden: Conduct vulnerability assessments, threat analysis, and hands-on controls verification.

Collaborate: Partner with cross-functional engineering teams and represent the business in cleared workshops (occasional travel to ACT/VIC).

What You Bring

Clearance: Active NV1 (with eligibility and ambition for NV2).

Defence Expertise: Deep hands-on experience with DSPF, ISM, and Defence ATO processes.

Technical Breadth: Strong baseline across Windows/Linux, virtualisation, network protocols, MDM, and scripting (Python/Batch).

Documentation Skills: Proven ability to author clear, compliant security documentation and SOPs.

Why Join Us?

Clearance Pathway: Fully sponsored NV2 upgrade.

Great Perks: Modern secure facility, onsite EV charging, regular social events, and dedicated wellness support.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.