Defence Cyber Security Engineer: NV2 Path & Onsite Lab

randstad digital australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NV2 upgrade sponsorship

Modern secure facility

onsite EV charging

Regular social events

Dedicated wellness support

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer for a Defence Tech program in Sydney. The role is based in Lane Cove in a high-security, onsite lab with a base salary up to $150k plus super and NV2 upgrade sponsorship.

You will lead security accreditation, craft robust security frameworks, and drive ATO sign-offs across complex ICT projects. Expect collaboration with cross-functional teams and occasional travel to ACT/VIC.

Qualifications

• Active NV1 clearance with eligibility and ambition for NV2.
• Deep hands-on experience with DSPF, ISM, and Defence ATO processes.
• Strong baseline across Windows and Linux, virtualization, networks, MDM, and scripting (Python/Batch).
• Proven ability to author clear, compliant security documentation and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Architect Security Management Plans and secure Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for Defence platforms.
• Develop SOPs and enforce ISM, DSPF, and Essential 8 controls across integrated environments.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, threat analysis, and hands-on controls verification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and attend cleared workshops (occasional travel to ACT/VIC).

Skills

Active NV1 clearance

Defence security expertise

Windows

Linux

Virtualisation

Networking protocols

MDM

Python scripting

Batch scripting

Tools

DSPF

ISM

ATO processes

Job description

Randstad is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer for a Defence Tech program in Sydney. The role is based in Lane Cove in a high-security, onsite lab with a base salary up to $150k plus super and NV2 upgrade sponsorship.

You will lead security accreditation, craft robust security frameworks, and drive ATO sign-offs across complex ICT projects. Expect collaboration with cross-functional teams and occasional travel to ACT/VIC.