Senior Systems & Security Engineer - Zero Trust (Canberra)

Green Light Worldwide; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Light Worldwide is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer / Senior Security Engineer in Canberra on a contract basis. You will design, implement, accredit, and manage secure enterprise environments, focusing on data-centric security and Zero Trust architectures.

The role requires strong systems engineering, cyber security, and governance experience, with exposure to Windows Server, enterprise networking, and security accreditation processes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Systems Engineer, Security Engineer, or similar senior technical role.
• Strong understanding of Data-Centric Security concepts and Zero Trust Architecture frameworks.
• Experience with Windows Server environments, enterprise networking, cyber security controls, system architecture, and security accreditation processes.
• Proven ability to coordinate with complex stakeholder groups and manage competing priorities.
• Experience coordinating testing, validation, and operational readiness activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of secure systems aligned with Data-Centric Security and Zero Trust principles.
• Provide engineering expertise across Windows Server, networking, cyber security, and systems architecture domains.
• Support development and maintenance of secure, interoperable environments aligned with security frameworks.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure delivery outcomes.
• Identify and manage technical risks, issues, and capability gaps through the project lifecycle.
• Oversee testing, validation, and integration across teams and services.
• Publish testing and development schedules for efficient use of shared environments.
• Maintain compliance with security accreditation requirements and governance processes.
• Document technical artefacts and accreditation evidence.
• Provide guidance on system sanitisation, security controls, and testing outcomes.
• Deliver specialist technical advice to stakeholders across locations and time zones.

Skills

Senior Systems Engineer

Security Engineer

Data-Centric Security

Zero Trust Architecture

Windows Server

Enterprise Networking

Cyber Security

System Architecture

Security Accreditation

Job description

Green Light Worldwide is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer / Senior Security Engineer in Canberra on a contract basis. You will design, implement, accredit, and manage secure enterprise environments, focusing on data-centric security and Zero Trust architectures.

The role requires strong systems engineering, cyber security, and governance experience, with exposure to Windows Server, enterprise networking, and security accreditation processes.