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About the Company
Our client is a trusted partner to Australian and international public and private sector clients; they have a strong presence in Australia built on nearly three decades of delivery excellence and an unwavering commitment to safety.
About the role
As the Cyber Security Specialist is responsible for cyber security functions across the Systems Program Office, including event monitoring, incident handling, vulnerability management, supply chain risk assessment and cyber security education/training.
Role Responsibilities
What is on offer
To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current NV2 Security Clearance.
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes by 10am, Thursday 28th August 2025.
Please call Kandice Halls on 0480 002 461 for any further information. 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
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
Cyber Security Specialist
| Job title : | Cyber Security Specialist |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $140 - $160 per hour |
| Start date : | 2025-08-24 |
| Duration : | 24.0 MONTH |
| Job Reference : | V-55377 |
| Contact name : | Kandice Halls |
| Contact email : | kandiceh@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | about 18 hours ago |
Our client is a trusted partner to Australian and international public and private sector clients; they have a strong presence in Australia built on nearly three decades of delivery excellence and an unwavering commitment to safety.
About the role
As the Cyber Security Specialist is responsible for cyber security functions across the Systems Program Office, including event monitoring, incident handling, vulnerability management, supply chain risk assessment and cyber security education/training.
Role Responsibilities
- Cyber security monitoring/analysis via a SIEM.
- Provide advice to Product Teams on cyber security logging and monitoring implementation.
- Contribute to Incident Response under Cyber Security Manager direction.
- SOC Analyst / Cyber Security certifications, such as CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst, EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst, GIAC Certified Incident Handler
- Use and user configuration of Security Incident and Event Management platforms (such as Splunk)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with knowledge of tracking or collaboration tools (e.g. MS Project, SharePoint, Trello, or similar).
What is on offer
- The contract period is 24 months, with possible extension options.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and highly skilled team
- Competitive remuneration package
To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current NV2 Security Clearance.
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes by 10am, Thursday 28th August 2025.
Please call Kandice Halls on 0480 002 461 for any further information. 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
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.