Senior Cyber Engineer

Role Summary:

An opportunity exists for a Senior Cyber Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the secure design, implementation, and operation of IT systems across government agencies. Reporting to the Deputy Director, Service Design & Integration, this role focuses on integrating robust security controls into products and services, with a strong emphasis on a government-wide security and performance logging solution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert security engineering advice on security best practices, risk assessment, and technical security controls.
• Lead the design, implementation, and enforcement of security architectures, policies, and compliance frameworks.
• Ensure security services such as authentication, authorization, monitoring, auditing, and incident response are effectively implemented.
• Contribute to governance and compliance in cybersecurity, ensuring adherence to relevant industry and government standards.
• Develop and maintain security mechanisms to uphold system integrity and protection.
• Support annual cybersecurity programs and reporting requirements in alignment with security frameworks.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of security engineering, risk assessment, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with security architectures, technical security controls, and secure system development.
• Proficiency in security monitoring, auditing, and incident response.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM log management (highly advantageous).

Mandatory Requirements:

• Possession of a National Police Clearance before commencing.
• Willingness to undergo AGSVA security clearance (Baseline or NV1) post-commencement, if required.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent (preferred).
• Experience working in a government or highly regulated environment (desirable).

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Pam Kaur on + 618 7422 0615 or email [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.