Senior Test Engineer - Cyber Security (Hybrid, NV1)

GoSourcing; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GoSourcing is seeking a Senior Test Engineer (APS6) for a Federal Government client. The role involves designing and executing tests to validate ICT systems, managing a small team, and ensuring alignment with security standards.

The position requires Australian citizenship and active Negative Vetting 1 clearance, with hybrid work after the initial on-site period. Start date is 01 Feb 2027, initial 12-month contract with potential extension up to 24 months.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in cyber resilience, security remediation or compliance initiatives within large and complex ICT environments.
• Experience applying cyber security frameworks, policies and standards (PSPF, ISM, Essential Eight).
• Ability to engage, influence and collaborate with senior executives, technical specialists and external providers.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute complex test cases on testing platforms with in-depth analysis of specifications.
• Create test data within vendor environments and review team test cases for quality.
• Develop and review test plans, test cases, task cards and supporting data against specifications.
• Apply in-depth testing practices when designing, executing and creating test cases.
• Identify, analyse, and manage defects and operational issues.
• Monitor and manage time/effort to keep test cases on schedule and escalate issues.

Skills

Cyber security

PSPF

ISM

NIST

Security testing

Stakeholder management

Performance testing

Tools

Archer

SIEM

SOAR

Job description

GoSourcing is seeking a Senior Test Engineer (APS6) for a Federal Government client. The role involves designing and executing tests to validate ICT systems, managing a small team, and ensuring alignment with security standards.

The position requires Australian citizenship and active Negative Vetting 1 clearance, with hybrid work after the initial on-site period. Start date is 01 Feb 2027, initial 12-month contract with potential extension up to 24 months.