Closing Date: 2pm Tuesday 10 June 2025
face2face reference: 643155
Location: Across Australia
Contract Duration: 12 Months + 12-Month Extension/s

Why Join?

• Improve the agency’s ability to detect and respond to cyber threats
• Design and develop core security platforms such as SIEM and SOAR
• Ensure security is integrated into all digital projects and systems
• Introduce automation to enhance efficiency and reduce manual tasks
• Support compliance with government cyber security policies and standards
• Mentor junior staff and simplify complex security processes for the team

About the Role

The Senior Cyber Security Engineer leads the development and enhancement of critical security platforms like SIEM and SOAR to protect the agency’s digital assets. They collaborate closely with internal teams to integrate security solutions into projects and improve automation. The role also involves mentoring junior staff and creating clear documentation to support ongoing security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve SIEM, SOAR, and threat intelligence platforms
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to deliver secure technology solutions
• Implement automation and orchestration to enhance cyber defence capabilities
• Continuously refine processes to strengthen the agency’s security posture
• Produce documentation including architectural designs and standard operating procedures
• Provide specialist advice and mentor junior cyber security staff

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with SIEM platforms like Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel
• Expertise in vulnerability management and threat intelligence tools
• Proven skills in automation and orchestration of security processes
• Ability to develop clear security documentation and architectural designs
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Capability to mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance

Australian Citizenship & Ability to obtain Baseline Security Clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position.

If you have any questions or would like more details, don’t hesitate to reach out to Urvish Kahar at [email protected]