Security Engineer - NV1

Talenza; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Job summary

Talenza is partnering with a leading technology and services organisation delivering critical cyber security capabilities within a government environment.

We’re seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join a high-performing team protecting on-premises and cloud environments in a hands-on role focused on security operations, engineering, vulnerability management, incident response and platform hardening.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Security Engineer, Security Analyst or Cyber Security Specialist in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux and cloud platform security.
• Demonstrated experience with vulnerability management and security operations
• Understanding of incident response processes and security monitoring
• Familiarity with Australian Government security frameworks including ISM, PSPF and Essential Eight
• Experience supporting regulated or highly secure environments
• Exposure to automation, IAM, SIEM or observability platforms will be highly regarded
• Active NV1 Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Implement and operate enterprise security capabilities across cloud and on-prem environments
• Perform system hardening in line with ISM, Essential Eight and security best practices
• Investigate security alerts and support incident response activities
• Drive vulnerability management initiatives across infrastructure and applications
• Work closely with stakeholders to improve security posture and reduce risk
• Support continuous monitoring, compliance reporting and assurance activities
• Contribute to security tooling integration, optimisation and remediation programs

Skills

Security Engineer

Security Analyst

Cyber Security Specialist

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Automation

IAM

SIEM

Tools

SIEM

Job description

Melbourne or Canberra | Hybrid Working
$140,000 - $170,000 Package (Inc. Super)

Talenza is partnering with a leading technology and services organisation delivering critical cyber security capabilities within a government environment.

We're seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join a high-performing team responsible for protecting complex on-premises and cloud-based environments. This is a hands-on role focused on security operations, engineering, vulnerability management, incident response and platform hardening across enterprise-scale infrastructure. Based on the provided position description and hiring manager brief, the role requires experience across security engineering, hardening, monitoring and compliance in government-regulated environments.

What you'll be doing

• Implement and operate enterprise security capabilities across cloud and on-prem environments
• Perform system hardening in line with ISM, Essential Eight and security best practices
• Investigate security alerts and support incident response activities
• Drive vulnerability management initiatives across infrastructure and applications
• Work closely with stakeholders to improve security posture and reduce risk
• Support continuous monitoring, compliance reporting and assurance activities
• Contribute to security tooling integration, optimisation and remediation programs

What we're looking for

• Experience as a Security Engineer, Security Analyst or Cyber Security Specialist in enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux and cloud platform security
• Demonstrated experience with vulnerability management and security operationsUnderstanding of incident response processes and security monitoring
• Familiarity with Australian Government security frameworks including ISM, PSPF and Essential Eight
• Experience supporting regulated or highly secure environments
• Exposure to automation, IAM, SIEM or observability platforms will be highly regarded
• Active NV1 Security Clearance

Why apply?

• Permanent position with long-term program stability
• Work on nationally significant and highly secure environments
• Melbourne or Canberra location
• Competitive salary package of $140k-$170k including super
• Opportunity to influence and enhance enterprise security capability

Please note: Due to the security requirements of this role, only Australian Citizens holding an active NV1 clearance can be considered.