Job Reference: 1046291

About the Role
As a Cyber Security Engineer, you'll be a key contributor to Curtin’s agile and adaptive IT security operations. You will work collaboratively across teams, vendors, and external agencies to proactively identify and mitigate threats, enhance monitoring systems, and ensure a secure, resilient IT environment for the University community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support security solutions that safeguard Curtin’s digital assets.
• Investigate potential security incidents and perform supported threat hunting activities.
• Drive improvements in incident response and monitoring capabilities.
• Partner with internal teams and vendors to strengthen security operations.
• Provide expert technical advice, mentor team members, and contribute to university-wide committees.
• Maintain security documentation and contribute to performance metrics.

Selection Criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in cyber security or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in cloud security
• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GCIH, SSCP (or equivalent).
• Strong hands-on experience in information security operations and incident management.
• Deep understanding of cyber security standards, frameworks, and technologies.
• Ability to mentor others and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and assertiveness skills, with the ability to effectively drive remediation efforts.

The successful candidate must be confident and professional when addressing security issues, ensuring they are listened to and taken seriously. This role requires someone who is comfortable engaging in difficult conversations, managing conflict constructively, and raising concerns without hesitation. A high level of assertiveness, balanced with professionalism and diplomacy is essential.

Role Requirements:

1. Current Permanent Australian working rights. Please note that visa sponsorship and/or relocation will not be supported for this role.
2. Willing to undertake a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS)

Embark on an exhilarating journey with us as we celebrate the triumphant completion of our digital transformation! Now utilising major platforms – Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft and ServiceNow, we are passionately dedicated to elevating these technologies to maturity. Our mission is to position Curtin University at the forefront, delivering cutting-edge digital experiences for our students and staff.

Join a collaborative, forward-thinking work environment where innovation is valued.

About Curtin University
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and a multitude of food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join us!

Please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter addressing the criteria noted above

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Wednesday, 20th August 2025

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.