Cyber Security Engineer / Platform Specialist

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Industry:

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Salary:

$150.00 - $180.00 Hourly

Contact Email:

joanne@whizdom.com.au

Date Published:

25-Sep-2025

Cyber Security Engineer / Platform Specialist

Seeking a Cyber Security Engineer / Platform Specialist with experience in Linux/ RHEL/ Redhat Satellite/ IDM/ FA Policy D.

About the team

The Cyber Sustainment Section is a diverse team supporting multiple Cyber Security focused platforms. The successful candidates will be a key resource within the Cyber Sustainment team and possess the required specialist knowledge of key Cyber specific tools, systems and processes to ensure delivery of current and upcoming projects.

Job details

The Cyber Security and Networks Branch (CRB) within information Management and Technology Division, has a requirement for multiple labour-hire resources to fill the role of Cyber Security Engineer / Platform Specialist to support critical ICT systems and provide sustainment of Cyber Security infrastructure and platforms. The successful candidate/s will provide technical leadership, insights and support to multiple sections within both Cyber Security, Project, and Operational branches / sections.

Key duties and responsibilities

CRB are undertaking a series of technical improvements to stabilise and uplift the security posture of their existing environment whilst ensuring maintenance of critical IT systems is still undertaken. The Cyber Sustainment Section support multiple platforms and infrastructure and are looking for candidates with experience in Application Control, Vulnerability Scanning Platform Support, Linux Infrastructure Support, Privileged Access Management and Public Key Infrastructure Certificate Management. Successful candidates will be a key resource within the Cyber Sustainment Section and possess the required specialist knowledge of key Cyber specific tools, systems and processes to ensure delivery of current and upcoming projects.

The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) has been used to inform the requirements. In summary, the department seeks candidate/s with the following relevant skillset:

Skill Level: 4/5

Technical skills

Industry certifications associated with any of the platforms listed below is desirable

Essential criteria

1.Linux/ RHEL/ Redhat Satellite/ IDM/ FA Policy D.

2.App control / Carbon Black/ WDAC.

3.Tenable Vulnerability Management, RunZero.

4.Privilege Access Management (MFA, Delinea Secret Server, EntraID).

5.Active Directory Certificate Services (PKI).

6.Microsoft EntraID Cloud Sync.

Desirable criteria

1.EntraID Entitlement Management and Lifecycle Management.

2.Nutanix AOS/AHV + Hybrid AOS/ESXi / Prism Central.

3.Microsoft Windows Server Platform and Patching Experience.

4.VMware Virtualisation, Citrix, Powershell Scripting and Ansible and EntraID Automation.

 

Contract: 12 Months Contract with 2 x 12  months extension option

Security Required: Must have a NV1 security Clearance 

Location - Canberra based - Hybrid - required to be in the office a minimum of 3 days a week. 

How to Apply - Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks

Closing date:   Thursday 9 October 2025

Call Joanne Finchett on 0480 002454 or email Joanne@whizdom.com.au for any further information

 
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