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About the Client
Our client is a high-profile national security agency at the forefront of safeguarding Australia's digital and information infrastructure. With a mission to defend against global threats and advance national interests, the organisation plays a critical role in cyber security, intelligence, and cutting-edge technology operations. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a vital mission in a dynamic and highly secure environment.
About the Role
We are seeking a Lead SIEM Data Engineer to join a high-performing team responsible for preparing raw data for analytical and operational use. You will play a key role in configuring and developing SIEM content in a complex ICT environment, enabling enhanced analytics and service delivery. This includes working with on-premises and cloud-based components, data acquisition and mapping, and developing technical use-cases, alerts, dashboards, and reports.
You’ll collaborate closely with a Security Operations Centre (SOC) team and work across a range of technologies including Windows, Linux, Azure, and various security appliances. The role also involves developing SOC documentation such as analyst playbooks and security use-cases.
The Successful Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Desirable qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in ICT or a related field, experience managing ICT projects, and a background in working with diverse teams and technologies.
What’s on Offer
Location of work: Canberra ACT or Brisbane, QLD
Length of contract: 12 months
Contract Extensions: The maximum period of extension is 24 months (2 x twelve (12) months) to be exercised at the sole discretion of the Commonwealth
Security Requirements: Due to the nature of this role, we require a minimum NV1 Security Clearance.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
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.
Applications open until 8am 11 July 2025.
Call Damien on 0480 002 503 for any further information.
Lead SIEM Data Engineer
| Job title : | Lead SIEM Data Engineer |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $130 - $150 per hour |
| Start date : | 2025-06-29 00:00:00 |
| Duration : | 12.0 MONTH |
| Job Reference : | V-53713 |
| Contact name : | Damien Mackerras |
| Contact email : | damienm@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | about 21 hours ago |
Our client is a high-profile national security agency at the forefront of safeguarding Australia's digital and information infrastructure. With a mission to defend against global threats and advance national interests, the organisation plays a critical role in cyber security, intelligence, and cutting-edge technology operations. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a vital mission in a dynamic and highly secure environment.
About the Role
We are seeking a Lead SIEM Data Engineer to join a high-performing team responsible for preparing raw data for analytical and operational use. You will play a key role in configuring and developing SIEM content in a complex ICT environment, enabling enhanced analytics and service delivery. This includes working with on-premises and cloud-based components, data acquisition and mapping, and developing technical use-cases, alerts, dashboards, and reports.
You’ll collaborate closely with a Security Operations Centre (SOC) team and work across a range of technologies including Windows, Linux, Azure, and various security appliances. The role also involves developing SOC documentation such as analyst playbooks and security use-cases.
The Successful Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience in the design and administration of SIEM systems, both on-premise and cloud-based.
- Strong skills in SIEM content development, including data acquisition, mapping, and implementation of technical use-cases.
- Proficiency with the Common Information Model, and the ability to develop alerts, dashboards, and reports.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in ICT.
- Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Desirable qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in ICT or a related field, experience managing ICT projects, and a background in working with diverse teams and technologies.
What’s on Offer
- A mission-critical role in a secure, high-impact environment.
- Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team culture.
- Initial 12-month contract with potential for 24 months of extensions.
- Competitive daily rates and the opportunity to work on national security initiatives.
Location of work: Canberra ACT or Brisbane, QLD
Length of contract: 12 months
Contract Extensions: The maximum period of extension is 24 months (2 x twelve (12) months) to be exercised at the sole discretion of the Commonwealth
Security Requirements: Due to the nature of this role, we require a minimum NV1 Security Clearance.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
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.
Applications open until 8am 11 July 2025.
Call Damien on 0480 002 503 for any further information.