Defence Cyber Security Specialist (Hybrid)

CAE Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness subsidy

Parental leave

Employee Share Scheme

Fitness Passport

Insurance cover

Professional development

Job summary

CAE Australia is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to strengthen security governance and operations across Defence-focused environments. The role covers hybrid cloud and on‑premises infrastructure, defining policies, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with Defence security requirements.

You will design controls, conduct risk assessments, monitor incidents, and implement SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk while collaborating with ICT and operations to embed security into daily

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain Defence Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in cyber security governance, risk and compliance, security operations or related cyber functions.
• Strong knowledge of cyber risk management, policy development and governance frameworks.
• Experience conducting security audits, vulnerability assessments and risk assessments.
• Experience monitoring and responding to cyber security incidents and threats.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure security services, Azure Active Directory and cloud security principles.
• Strong analytical, investigation and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage security controls across hybrid cloud and on‑premises environments.
• Develop, maintain and improve cyber security policies, standards and governance frameworks.
• Conduct cyber risk assessments, security audits and control effectiveness reviews.
• Monitor, investigate and respond to cyber security incidents, vulnerabilities and emerging threats.
• Manage identity and access controls including Azure AD, MFA and role-based access management.
• Implement and support SIEM and monitoring platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
• Partner with ICT, infrastructure and operational teams to embed security best practices into daily operations.
• Support accreditation and authorisation activities, including the development of security documentation and compliance artefacts.
• Perform vulnerability management activities, threat detection and forensic investigations when required.
• Stay current with evolving cyber threats, technologies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Cyber risk management

Azure security

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security or related

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Azure Active Directory

Job description

CAE Australia is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to strengthen security governance and operations across Defence-focused environments. The role covers hybrid cloud and on‑premises infrastructure, defining policies, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with Defence security requirements.

You will design controls, conduct risk assessments, monitor incidents, and implement SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk while collaborating with ICT and operations to embed security into daily