Senior Cyber Security Engineers

Yolk Digital; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy firm seeks Cyber Security Engineers for the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade in Canberra. The role involves supporting critical ICT systems, enhancing Cyber Security infrastructure, and providing technical leadership. Candidates must have an active NV1 Security Clearance and experience with security tools and IT infrastructure management. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with a combination of onsite and remote work options.

Qualifications

• Experience with Cyber tools and security processes.
• Ability to stabilize and uplift security posture.
• Hands-on experience with privileged access management.

Responsibilities

• Support critical IT systems and Cyber Security infrastructure.
• Conduct technical improvements to enhance security.
• Provide expert knowledge for project delivery.

Skills

Linux/RHEL

Privileged Access Management

Vulnerability Scanning

Application Control

Tools

Tenable Vulnerability Management

Carbon Black

Microsoft EntraID

Job description

Applications close Wednesday, 10 October 2025 at 12:00 pm. NV1 Security Clearance Required. Canberra Location Preferred.

About the Organisation

Yolk Digital is seeking multiple Cyber Security Engineers / Platform Specialists for the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) in the Cyber Security and Networks Branch (CRB) within the Information Management and Technology Division. The candidates will support critical ICT systems and provide sustainment of Cyber Security infrastructure and platforms, offering technical leadership, insights, and support to multiple DFAT sections.

Working Arrangements

Onsite: DFAT typically allows a hybrid working arrangement of (3x) days in the office and (2x) days from home depending on specific circumstances and at the line managers discretion. Hybrid, Interstate / remote based candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Security Clearance

An active Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) clearance is required.

Key Responsibilities

It is expected that the successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Undertake technical improvements to stabilise and uplift security posture while maintaining critical IT systems.
• Support platforms including Application Control, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Infrastructure, Privileged Access Management, and Public Key Infrastructure Certificate Management.
• Provide specialist knowledge of Cyber tools, systems, and processes for project delivery.

Skills & Experience

DFAT seeks suitable candidates with the following SFIA level:

• Delivery and Operation / Technology Management (Secure Infrastructure Management) / IT Infrastructure (ITOP) - Level 4/5.
• Industry certifications for listed platforms desirable.

Essential Criteria

1. Linux/ RHEL/ Redhat Satellite/ IDM/ FA Policy D.
2. App control / Carbon Black/ WDAC.
3. Tenable Vulnerability Management, RunZero.
4. Privilege Access Management (MFA, Delinea Secret Server, EntraID).
5. Active Directory Certificate Services (PKI).
6. Microsoft EntraID Cloud Sync.

Application Instructions

Upload a one-page pitch (up to 5000 characters) in the "Response to Criteria" section of the application. Your pitch must address how you meet the Essential Criteria, and if applicable, the Desirable Criteria.

Note: To apply, please visit the provided link: https://yolkdigital.com.au/job-board-database/x7-cyber-security-engineers