Windows Endpoint Security Specialist

Collaborate Recruitment; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Collaborate Recruitment is seeking a Windows Endpoint Security Specialist to lead the design and implementation of a security uplift across Windows endpoints. The role focuses on improving cyber resilience, reducing risk, and aligning with ASD ISM, Essential Eight, PSPF, and government cyber security standards.

The successful candidate will lead initiatives, mentor staff, and partner with stakeholders to deliver large-scale endpoint transformations within a regulated environment, based in

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Windows Enterprise platforms and security tooling.

Skills

Windows endpoint security

Intune

MECM / SCCM

Windows Autopilot

Entra ID / Active Directory

Group Policy

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Endpoint security architecture

Endpoint hardening

Application control

Vulnerability management

Enterprise patch management

Endpoint compliance and monitoring

ISM compliance (ASD)

Zero Trust

Secure configuration baselines

Privileged access management

Endpoint detection and response

Leadership & influence

Mentor technical staff

Stakeholder communication

Secure engineering practices

Endpoint transformation programs

Operating secure enterprise endpoints

Documentation and standards

Australian Government/regulatory env

IRAP/PSPF/Tech Standards

Airlock/WDAC/AppLocker

Microsoft Security Copilot

Microsoft Endpoint/Security Admin cert

CISSP / CISM

SANS endpoint/security certifications

Education

Degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

9d ago , from Collaborate Recruitment Pty Ltd

• 12 month contract with a view to extend| Based in Sutherland Shire, Sydney
• Experience in Endpoint Monitoring & Security/Cyber Security Uplift
• AU Citizen- ability to obtain security clearance

Our client is looking for Windows Endpoint Security Specialist who will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, continual improvement of security uplift of Windows endpoint platforms across the organisation.

The role will lead initiatives that improve cyber resilience, reduce enterprise risk and enhance compliance with the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight, Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and other relevant Australian Government and industry cyber security frameworks.

Key Skills Required:

• Degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Windows Enterprise platforms, Intune, MECM / SCCM, Windows Autopilot, Entra ID / Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Endpoint security architecture, Endpoint hardening, Application control and allow-listing, Vulnerability management, Enterprise patch management, Endpoint compliance and monitoring
• Experience in Security Expertise: Experience implementing or operating controls aligned to:
• ASD Information Security Manual (ISM)
• Zero Trust principles
• Secure configuration baselines
• Privileged access management
• Endpoint detection and response
• Experience in Leadership & Influence-Lead complex technical initiatives.
• Mentor and develop technical staff.
• Influence stakeholders across organisational boundaries.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Drive adoption of secure engineering practices.
• Delivering large-scale endpoint transformation programs.
• Operating secure enterprise endpoint environments.
• Managing competing priorities across operational and project-based work.
• Producing high-quality technical documentation and standards.
• Experience working within Australian Government, defence, critical infrastructure or highly regulated environments.
• Experience supporting scientific, industrial or operational technology environments.
• Familiarity with IRAP, PSPF, Commonwealth Technology Standards or government accreditation processes.
• Experience with application control technologies such as Airlock, WDAC or AppLocker.
• Experience with Microsoft Security Copilot and advanced Microsoft security platforms.
• Microsoft Certified in Endpoint Administrator/Security Administrator/Enterprise Administrator
• Certified in CISSP or CISM
• SANS endpoint, Windows or detection engineering certifications