Wintel Infrastructure Engineer

Profectus; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Profectus is seeking multiple experienced Wintel Engineers to support security uplift work within an Australian Government agency. You will implement and test security controls across Windows Server, Active Directory and enterprise infrastructure.

The role covers security hardening, scripting and automation, remediation design and the development of standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of cyber security experience.
• Strong Windows Server and Active Directory administration experience.
• Experience securing enterprise systems.
• Experience implementing one or more Essential Eight mitigation strategies.
• Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python or similar) to automate administration or vulnerability assessment tasks.
• Experience building tools to assess or remediate cyber risks.
• Experience running technical workshops and writing SOPs.
• Experience delivering ICT work for Defence or other Australian Government agencies.
• Experience with cloud systems such as Azure or AWS.
• Experience detecting, mitigating and remediating Active Directory compromises.
• Familiarity with the Information Security Manual (ISM).
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft security certifications, CISSP or OSCP.
• Previous work in Defence or national security programs.

Responsibilities

• Implement security controls to uplift the security posture of Windows enterprise systems.
• Harden Windows Server and Active Directory configurations.
• Prototype and test security configurations to inform technical advice.
• Write scripts to automate system administration and vulnerability assessment tasks.
• Assess and remediate cyber risks across physical, virtual and cloud infrastructure.
• Investigate and remediate Active Directory compromises.
• Facilitate and participate in workshops for design and remediation activities.
• Develop standard operating procedures for security and administrative tasks.
• Document configurations, changes and remediation outcomes.

Job description

Profectus is seeking multiple experienced Wintel Engineers to support security uplift work within an Australian Government agency. You will implement and test security controls across Windows Server, Active Directory and enterprise infrastructure. The work covers security hardening, scripting and automation, remediation design and the development of standard operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement security controls to uplift the security posture of Windows enterprise systems
• Harden Windows Server and Active Directory configurations
• Prototype and test security configurations to inform technical advice
• Write scripts to automate system administration and vulnerability assessment tasks
• Assess and remediate cyber risks across physical, virtual and cloud infrastructure
• Investigate and remediate Active Directory compromises
• Facilitate and participate in workshops for design and remediation activities
• Develop standard operating procedures for security and administrative tasks
• Document configurations, changes and remediation outcomes

Required Experience

• At least 5 years of technical cyber security experience
• Strong Windows Server and Active Directory administration experience
• Experience securing enterprise systems
• Experience implementing one or more of the Essential Eight mitigation strategies
• Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python or similar) to automate administration or vulnerability assessment tasks
• Experience building tools to assess or remediate cyber risks
• Experience running technical workshops and writing SOPs
• Experience delivering ICT work for Defence or other Australian Government agencies
• Experience with cloud systems such as Azure or AWS
• Experience detecting, mitigating and remediating Active Directory compromises
• Familiarity with the Information Security Manual (ISM)
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft security certifications, CISSP or OSCP
• Previous work in Defence or national security programs

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must be an Australian Citizen
• Must have a current AGSVA NV2 Security Clearance
• TSPV preferred

Working Arrangements

• Onsite
• ACT
• VIC

Why Profectus

Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs. We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance