Cyber Security Specialist

Downer Professional Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Career development programs

Reservist Leave for veterans

Job summary

A leading Australian defense firm is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist in Canberra to work on key cybersecurity projects. This role involves monitoring cyber events, managing vulnerabilities, and incident response. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and any experience in risk assessments is a plus. This position offers full-time employment and a meaningful opportunity to contribute to national security.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge in SOC Analyst or Cyber Security roles.
• Mandatory SAFe Practitioner certification.
• Experience in Incident Response. Understanding of cyber risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze cybersecurity events via SIEM.
• Contribute to incident response activities.
• Manage vulnerabilities and conduct risk analysis.

Skills

SOC Analyst / Cyber Security certifications

Certified SAFe Practitioner

Experience with Security Incident and Event Management platforms

Incident response in SOC environments

Desirable experience in threat hunting in Linux

Education

Cyber Security certifications

Tools

Splunk

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Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.

Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units, our Technical Advisory, and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer, a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for a Cyber Security Specialist in Canberra (ACT) to work on cybersecurity and information warfare projects.

What You’ll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:

• Monitor and analyze cybersecurity events via a SIEM platform.
• Contribute to incident response activities under the direction of the Cyber Security Manager.
• Manage vulnerabilities based on automated or manual CVE notifications.
• Conduct cyber supply chain risk analysis for COTS and OSS.
• Provide advice to Product Teams on logging and monitoring implementation.

What You’ll Bring [Key skills and qualifications]

• SOC Analyst / Cyber Security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst, EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst, GIAC Certified Incident Handler).
• Certified SAFe Practitioner (mandatory for all COSPO personnel).
• Experience with Security Incident and Event Management platforms (e.g., Splunk).
• Incident response in SOC environments and open-source intelligence analysis.
• Desirable experience in threat hunting in Linux, vulnerability assessment, and cyber supply chain risk assessments.

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.
• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

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