Cyber Security Systems Engineer

Current Jobs; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Sport is seeking a Cyber Security Systems Engineer to administer, maintain and enhance cyber security platforms and controls within NSW Government security standards. Based at Sydney Olympic Park, the role supports security operations and resilience across the technology environment.

The successful candidate will have a tertiary IT/Cyber Security qualification and proven experience with security monitoring, IAM, vulnerability management and cloud security controls.

Qualifications

• Experience administering and supporting enterprise cyber security technologies.
• Experience with security monitoring, endpoint protection, IAM, and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and improve cyber security technologies including endpoint protection and monitoring.
• Support cyber security operations by monitoring security events and assisting incident response.
• Drive security uplift through vulnerability remediation and patch management.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Identity management

Communication

Education

IT/Cyber security degree

Tools

Cloud security

Security platforms

Job description

Everyone plays here

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation that enables more people across NSW to participate in sport and active recreation.

• Salary ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super & leave loading.
• Temporary 12-month Fulltime Opportunity
• Based at Sydney Olympic Park location – flexible work arrangements will be considered.

About the role

As a Cyber Security Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in protecting the Office of Sport's technology environment by administering, maintaining and enhancing cyber security platforms and controls. Working within the Information Management & Technology team, you will support security operations, strengthen cyber resilience, manage technology risks, and ensure security solutions remain effective, integrated and aligned with NSW Government security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and continuously improve cyber security technologies, including endpoint protection, security monitoring, identity and access management, and vulnerability management solutions.
• Support cyber security operations by monitoring security events, assisting with incident investigation and response activities, and working with managed security service providers to improve detection and protection capabilities.
• Drive security uplift initiatives through vulnerability remediation, patch management, system integrations and the implementation of cyber security best practices across the technology environment.

About you

You are a technically capable cyber security professional who enjoys solving complex problems and identifying opportunities to improve security outcomes. You have experience supporting enterprise security technologies within a modern ICT environment and can build effective working relationships with technical teams, vendors and stakeholders. You bring a proactive mindset, strong communication skills and a passion for protecting systems, information and services while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Cyber Security or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Experience administering and supporting enterprise cyber security technologies, including security monitoring, endpoint protection, identity and access management, vulnerability management and cloud security controls.
• Experience managing and integrating cyber security platforms within complex ICT environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cyber security principles, risk mitigation practices and security operations.

For more information read the full Role Description: Cyber Security Systems Engineer.docx

About us

The Office of Sport is a unique workplace, where no two days are the same! We work tirelessly and with passion to deliver on our purpose of ‘Everyone Plays Here’ – improving the lives of people across NSW through sport and active recreation.

By providing leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure, our work makes a difference – improving health outcomes, connecting communities and making a stronger NSW. Our team members are collaborative, creative, hardworking and innovative, brought together by a common goal of ensuring sport and active recreation is a place for all people in NSW.

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and pre-employment checks.

Applications close: 11:55pm 13th September 2026
Contact for enquiries: Nilangshu Debnath, Senior Information Security Officer - [e-mail]

What’s in it for you?

The Office of Sport offers you the opportunity to make a direct, shared contribution and difference to sport and recreation in NSW and have a positive impact on quality of life of our clients. We offer a family-friendly and flexible working environment, competitive salaries, and generous leave entitlements. Our benefits include salary packaging, access to the Fitness Passport, the Employee Assistance Program, and free onsite parking.

Inclusion is a huge focus for the Office, internally and externally. In addition to actively promoting employment for women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, we are also committed to increasing opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and active recreation. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging.

We want you to bring your best self to this recruitment process. If you feel you may require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team via [e-mail]

Advertised: 27 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time