Senior Audit and Security Engineer TSPV

Paxus - Technology + Digital Talent; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Paxus is seeking a Senior Audit & Security Engineer (APS6 equivalent) to support the development, uplift and ongoing operation of ICT security systems in a highly secure Federal Government environment. The role is hands-on across the full system/software lifecycle with continuous security monitoring and deployment support.

Based in Canberra, this contract position requires strong Linux and scripting skills (Python/PowerShell), SIEM and vulnerability management expertise, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of information security principles and technologies.
• Experience building and administering ICT security systems and applications.
• Solid Linux experience and scripting (Python, PowerShell).
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux OS and core network services.
• Ability to document use cases, procedures, and technical security docs.
• Experience with vulnerability management, EDR, SIEM or related.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate security technologies across full lifecycle (requirements to validation).
• Build and run monitoring to collect, analyse and respond to security logs/events.
• Deliver security automation solutions and guidance on security controls.
• Assess system security docs and configurations and perform vulnerability assessments.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Information security principles

ICT security systems

Linux

Python

PowerShell

Windows OS

Vulnerability management

SIEM

Security documentation

Security monitoring

Education

ICT or aligned discipline degree

Job description

Senior Audit & Security Engineer (APS6 equiv.) — Canberra (Onsite)

Paxus is seeking an experienced Senior Audit & Security Engineer (APS6 equivalent) to support the development, uplift and ongoing operation of ICT security systems within a highly secure Federal Government environment.

This is a hands‑on, senior role across the full system/software lifecycle (requirements through to validation), combined with continuous security monitoring and deployment support aligned to an established security plan.

Key details

• Location: Canberra, ACT (Onsite)
• Engagement: Contract
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Clearance: TSPV required
• Citizenship: Australian Citizen only
• Star: ASAP / subject to clearances & onboarding requirement

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and operate security technologies including (as applicable):
  Next-gen firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF, content filtering, API security, DDoS protection, proxies, EDR/NDR, user behaviour analytics, SIEM, vulnerability scanning, secrets management, IAM, application whitelisting, device control, PKI and encryption solutions
• Review current security controls and implement remediation activities
• Build/operate monitoring capability to collect, analyse and respond to security logs and events
• Deliver security automation solutions
• Provide guidance to technical teams on security control implementation
• Assess system security documentation and configurations, including using vulnerability assessment tools
• Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and support technical leadership

Essential skills & experience

• Strong knowledge of information security principles, practices and technologies
• Proven experience developing and administering ICT security systems and applications
• Solid experience with Linux plus scripting/programming (e.g. Python, PowerShell)
• Experience administering Windows and/or Linux OS and core network services
• Strong documentation skills: building use cases, procedures, and technical documentation for security services
• Demonstrated capability in one or more: vulnerability management, EDR, user behaviour analytics, SIEM

Desirable

• Experience managing security data pipelines
• Relevant tertiary qualification (ICT or aligned discipline)
• 5+ years in ICT (with 3+ years as a Security Engineer)
• Background in Defence / Intelligence / Government environments

Mandatory pre‑engagement requirement (please read)

Successful candidates must be willing to complete an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement, which includes a psychological assessment (questionnaire + interview). Commencement is dependent on a successful outcome.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.