Microsoft Cyber Security Engineer

The Network Technology Recruitment; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6-month contract

Two extensions

Hybrid onsite Canberra

Job summary

The Network Technology Recruitment is assisting a Canberra-based client with a Cyber Security Engineer to support digital transformation and security initiatives.

You will implement secure patterns across Microsoft cloud technologies, Entra ID, SharePoint Online records management, and Azure DevOps security, ensuring alignment with ISM, PSPF and Essential Eight for Federal Government obligations.

Qualifications

• Must have active NV1 or higher security clearance.
• Experience in Federal Government or highly regulated environments.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Entra ID and cloud identity security.
• Experience delivering SharePoint Online Records Management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement secure technology patterns across Digital Strategy projects and deployments.
• Build, configure, validate, and maintain security controls and artefacts.
• Design and implement secure SharePoint Online records management capabilities.
• Configure and improve Entra ID capabilities including CA, IAM governance and PAM.
• Enhance Azure DevOps security and secure CI/CD pipelines.
• Engineer secure implementation patterns for Azure Foundry and AI platforms.
• Develop security strategies for remote and regional operating environments.
• Align controls with ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight, privacy and supply chain obligations.

Skills

Microsoft Entra ID

Identity & Access Management

SharePoint Online

Azure DevOps

CI/CD security

DevSecOps

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Defender

Sentinel

Job description

The Network has been engaged to assist a Canberra-based client with a Cyber Security Engineer to support a range of strategic digital transformation and cyber security initiatives.

This opportunity will suit a hands-on Security Engineer with strong experience across Microsoft cloud technologies, identity and access management, SharePoint Online records management, Azure DevOps security, and emerging AI technologies. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and implementing secure technology patterns while ensuring alignment with Australian Government security frameworks and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement secure technology patterns across Digital Strategy projects, including solution configuration, security control implementation, testing, deployment support, operational readiness, and transition to support teams.
• Build, configure, validate, and maintain security controls, ensuring identified gaps are remediated and implementation artefacts are produced to support operational handover and ongoing maintenance.
• Design and implement secure SharePoint Online records management capabilities, including retention policies, information protection controls, access management, secure site architectures, and integration with records management processes.
• Configure and improve Microsoft Entra ID capabilities, including:
  • Conditional Access Policies
  • Identity Governance
  • Privileged Access Management
  • Authentication and Authorisation Controls
  • Application Access Patterns
  • Integration with cloud-based services
• Implement and enhance Azure DevOps security and code assurance capabilities, including:
  • Secure CI/CD pipelines
  • Automated security scanning
  • Security gates and controls
  • Vulnerability remediation workflows
  • Secure release management practices
• Engineer secure implementation patterns for Azure Foundry, AI accelerator platforms, and emerging technology initiatives.
• Develop security strategies supporting remote and regional operating environments, with a focus on:
  • Identity and access management
  • Data protection
  • Secure deployment considerations
  • Operational resilience
• Implement and document controls aligned with Australian Government security obligations, including:
  • Information Security Manual (ISM)
  • Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
  • Essential Eight
  • Privacy and data protection requirements
  • Supply chain security obligations
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to ensure security requirements are embedded throughout project delivery lifecycles.
• Current Active NV1 Security Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience as a Cyber Security Engineer within Federal Government or highly regulated environments.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Entra ID and cloud identity security.
• Experience implementing SharePoint Online records management and information protection capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps, CI/CD security, and secure software delivery practices.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud security controls across Azure environments.
• Knowledge of Azure AI Foundry, AI governance, and emerging AI security principles.
• Hands-on experience implementing security controls aligned to the ISM, PSPF, and Essential Eight.
• Strong documentation, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting remote and regional technology environments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Purview, Defender, Sentinel, or broader Microsoft Security solutions.
• Certifications such as:
  • Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
  • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
  • Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • CISSP, CISM, or SABSA

What's on Offer?

• Initial 6-month contract with two extension options.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile Federal Government digital and cyber security initiatives.
• Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days per week onsite in Canberra.
• Exposure to modern cloud, DevSecOps, records management, and AI technologies.
• Competitive market rates

Desired Skills and Experience

• Current NV1 Security Clearance (minimum).
• Demonstrated experience as a Cyber Security Engineer within Federal Government or highly regulated environments.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID including Conditional Access, Identity Governance, MFA, RBAC and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
• Hands-on experience implementing secure Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions in cloud environments.
• Experience delivering SharePoint Online Records Management capabilities, including retention, information protection and secure access models.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Purview and information governance principles.
• Experience securing Azure DevOps environments, CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Knowledge of automated code scanning, security gates, vulnerability management and secure release processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience designing and implementing security controls across Microsoft Azure cloud platforms.
• Exposure to Azure AI Foundry, AI accelerator technologies and emerging technology security patterns.
• Experience supporting remote and regional operating environments, including resilience and secure access solutions.
• Strong understanding of Australian Government security frameworks,
  • Information Security Manual (ISM)
  • Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
  • Essential Eight
  • Privacy and Data Protection requirements
  • Supply Chain Security requirements
• Experience implementing and documenting security controls and compliance evidence.
• Ability to perform security testing, validation, remediation and operational readiness activities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience producing technical documentation, implementation artefacts and operational handover materials.

Desirable Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• CISSP, CISM or equivalent cyber security certifications
• Experience working on large-scale Digital Transformation or Cloud Modernisation programs within Government.