Cyber Security Engineer

Experis Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive workplace culture

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Sydney is seeking an experienced EL1 Cyber Security Engineer to enhance cyber technologies and drive cyber initiatives. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with SIEM, Azure, and AWS technologies. This role offers a competitive contract in a hybrid working environment, fostering a culture of support and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with SIEM, including query writing.
• Experience with Vulnerability Management tools.
• Management of Threat Intelligence platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber security technology development.
• Collaborate with internal teams on cyber initiatives.
• Mentor junior staff and document processes.
• Participate in procurement activities.

Skills

SIEM engineering experience

Vulnerability Management

Threat Intelligence management

Azure

M365

AWS

Tools

Splunk ES

Microsoft Sentinel

AWS Security Hub

QRadar

Exabeam

Job description

About the Role

As an EL1 Cyber Security Engineer, you will lead the development and enhancement of core and emerging cyber security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, Vulnerability Management, and Threat Intelligence. You'll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and the Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with strategic objectives.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a cloud-first environment and has hands-on experience with Azure, M365, and AWS technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Locations: ACT, NSW, QLD
Hours: 37.5 per week
Clearance: Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1
Start Date: Monday, 22 September 2025
Contract Duration: 12 months + 12-month extension option
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum 3 days in-office, flexible for remaining 2 days)

About the Role

As an EL1 Cyber Security Engineer, you will lead the development and enhancement of core and emerging cyber security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, Vulnerability Management, and Threat Intelligence. You'll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and the Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with strategic objectives.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a cloud-first environment and has hands-on experience with Azure, M365, and AWS technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine cyber security technologies aligned with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to deliver key cyber initiatives.
• Introduce and enhance orchestration and automation technologies.
• Mentor junior staff and simplify complex technologies into actionable processes.
• Maintain high-quality documentation including architectural designs and SOPs.
• Participate in procurement activities and provide expert advice.
  
  

Essential Criteria

Candidates must address the following in a one-page pitch (max 5000 characters):

SIEM engineering experience, including use case development and custom query writing in platforms such as Splunk ES, Microsoft Sentinel, AWS Security Hub, QRadar, Exabeam, or similar.

Experience in Vulnerability Management using platforms like Microsoft Defender, Rapid7, Tenable, Dynatrace, or similar.

Threat Intelligence platform management experience with tools such as Microsoft, Threatstream, ThreatIQ, or comparable.

Desirable Criteria

• Automation experience in Cyber Security platforms.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps monitoring.
• Experience with Threat Modelling tools and processes.
• Prompt Engineering capabilities.
  
  

Why Join Us?

This federal agency is committed to supporting Australians with disabilities and fostering a positive, participant-centred culture. You'll be part of a team that values people, aims higher, grows together, and takes care in everything they do.

Linda Jona
Consultant

Let's connect

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

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  Information Technology

• Industries

  Data Infrastructure and Analytics

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