Microsoft Cyber Security Engineer

The Network It; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial 6‑month contract

Two extension options

Hybrid work: 3 days onsite in Canberra

Exposure to cloud, DevSecOps, records,

Competitive market rates

Job summary

The Network IT, a Canberra‑based technology services provider, is seeking a hands‑on Cyber Security Engineer to lead secure design and implementation across Microsoft cloud, identity management, SharePoint Online records, and Azure DevOps security. You will align solutions with Australian Government security frameworks while supporting remote and regional environments.

Key responsibilities include implementing secure patterns, configuring security controls, and delivering secure CI/CD and AI

Qualifications

• As an on‑site Cyber Security Engineer, experience across Microsoft cloud technologies, identity and access management, and Azure security.
• Hands‑on security engineering in Federal Government or highly regulated environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps security, secure software delivery practices, and cloud security controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure technology patterns across Digital Strategy projects.
• Configure and maintain security controls; remediate gaps and produce artefacts for handover.
• Design SharePoint Online records management, retention policies, and information protection controls.
• Configure Microsoft Entra ID capabilities: CA policies, identity governance, plus PAM.
• Implement secure CI/CD pipelines, automated security scanning, and release security practices.
• Develop security strategies for remote and regional operating environments and ensure ISM/PSPF/Essential Eight alignment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed security requirements throughout project lifecycles.

Job description

Microsoft Cyber Security Engineer The Network IT Canberra, ACT, AU

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

As the Cyber Security Engineer, you will:

• 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

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