Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer

Are you passionate about cyber security and want to make a difference in safeguarding Australia. A leading federal government company is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Engineer to strengthen its cyber security operations team.

Estimated start date: Monday, 13 January 2025

Initial contract duration: to 31 December 2025

Extension term: Up to an additional 24 months.

Job Closing: Thursday 05 December 2024

Location of work: ACT

Security clearance: Must have Negative Vetting Level 1

Security clearance: Must have Negative Vetting Level 1

About the Role

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will play a key role in defending Australia's infrastructure. You'll be responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of cyber security monitoring and analysis toolsets, and you'll lead the development of cyber security architecture in collaboration with internal ICT teams. This is an opportunity to contribute to the security of critical national systems and have a direct impact on the country's democratic processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize cyber security monitoring tools and analysis platforms
• Lead the design and build of secure cyber security architectures in coordination with internal teams
• Ensure the security of critical electoral systems against domestic and foreign threats
• Respond to and manage cyber security incidents effectively and efficiently

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Experience with Sentinel or a similar SIEM solution
• In-depth knowledge of the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISMG)
• Expertise in security technologies, including endpoint protection, firewalls, and IDS/IPS
• Extensive experience in Windows, Linux, networking, and system administration
• Experience working with security services in the cloud (Azure or AWS)

Desirable Skills

While not mandatory, the following skills are highly desirable:

• Experience with cyber security monitoring for or within other Federal government entities
• Extensive experience in cyber incident response

Other Requirements

• Character clearance, including a police check
• Negative Vetting Level 1
• Must demonstrate political neutrality
• Must be an Australian citizen
• Willingness to work shifts as required during critical periods.

• Meaningful Work: Help safeguard Australia.
• Challenges: Work with a dynamic and passionate team in a high-stakes environment.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to expand your expertise in a role critical to national security.
• Work-life Balance: Flexibility with shift work arrangements to suit personal commitments.

How to Apply

If you have the experience and skills we're looking for, apply now. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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