Cyber Security Engineer — Microsoft Cloud & Gov’t (Canberra)

The Network It; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial 6‑month contract

Two extension options

Hybrid work: 3 days onsite in Canberra

Exposure to cloud, DevSecOps, records,

Competitive market rates

Job summary

The Network IT, a Canberra‑based technology services provider, is seeking a hands‑on Cyber Security Engineer to lead secure design and implementation across Microsoft cloud, identity management, SharePoint Online records, and Azure DevOps security. You will align solutions with Australian Government security frameworks while supporting remote and regional environments.

Key responsibilities include implementing secure patterns, configuring security controls, and delivering secure CI/CD and AI

Qualifications

• As an on‑site Cyber Security Engineer, experience across Microsoft cloud technologies, identity and access management, and Azure security.
• Hands‑on security engineering in Federal Government or highly regulated environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps security, secure software delivery practices, and cloud security controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure technology patterns across Digital Strategy projects.
• Configure and maintain security controls; remediate gaps and produce artefacts for handover.
• Design SharePoint Online records management, retention policies, and information protection controls.
• Configure Microsoft Entra ID capabilities: CA policies, identity governance, plus PAM.
• Implement secure CI/CD pipelines, automated security scanning, and release security practices.
• Develop security strategies for remote and regional operating environments and ensure ISM/PSPF/Essential Eight alignment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed security requirements throughout project lifecycles.

Job description

The Network IT, a Canberra‑based technology services provider, is seeking a hands‑on Cyber Security Engineer to lead secure design and implementation across Microsoft cloud, identity management, SharePoint Online records, and Azure DevOps security. You will align solutions with Australian Government security frameworks while supporting remote and regional environments.

Key responsibilities include implementing secure patterns, configuring security controls, and delivering secure CI/CD and AI