Senior Cloud Security Engineer – Govt IT & Data (Hybrid)

NSW Department of Customer Service; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Customer Service in Sydney is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to deliver expert cloud and OS platform security solutions. The role focuses on AWS/Azure, Windows and Unix environments, shaping cyber security posture and WoG responses.

You will join NSW Telco Authority and collaborate across government teams in a fast‑paced setting. Hybrid work with in‑office on Tuesdays/Thursdays at Sydney McKell offices, with flexible arrangements and commitment to secure IT resilience

Qualifications

• Essential Security Clearance suitable for sensitive government information
• Relevant IT, Cyber Security and/or Infrastructure and cloud qualifications
• Exceptional knowledge of Azure/AWS cloud and OS platforms
• Problem solving with a strategic, proactive mindset
• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder engagement
• Ability to manage multiple projects within changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to mitigate AWS/Azure cloud and OS-based vulnerabilities and threats.
• Lead cyber IT cloud and OS platform projects to improve NSW Government posture.
• Advise on cyber risk across Infrastructure, Applications and Data ensuring policy compliance.
• Analyze threats to government services to determine attribution, motive and capability.
• Maintain cyber security documentation aligned with project and operations.
• Provide technical leadership on modern IT and cyber security trends and best practices.

Skills

AWS/Azure cloud

OS platforms (Windows/Unix)

Hypervisors

Cloud security

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Certifications in IT/Cyber Security or Infrastructure and cloud systems

Job description

NSW Department of Customer Service in Sydney is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to deliver expert cloud and OS platform security solutions. The role focuses on AWS/Azure, Windows and Unix environments, shaping cyber security posture and WoG responses.

You will join NSW Telco Authority and collaborate across government teams in a fast‑paced setting. Hybrid work with in‑office on Tuesdays/Thursdays at Sydney McKell offices, with flexible arrangements and commitment to secure IT resilience