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Seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer with experience with Azure, M365 and AWS technologies.
The Senior Cyber Security Engineer will be lead the development of complex cyber security technologies and processes to with a lens on continual improvement. The candidate will lead the development of core and emerging cyber security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence.
A key part of the role is collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure agency objectives are met. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer will work closely with the Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) to continually enhance platforms based on feedback received.
Key duties and responsibilities
Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
• Interpret business strategic direction and functional requirements and develop corresponding technologies to enhance the agency’s defensive posture.
• Working collaboratively with internal project teams and stakeholders to develop and deliver key cyber technologies.
• The introduction and development of orchestration and automation technologies.
• Continual refinement of processes, methods, and technologies to enhance the cyber security posture of the agency.
• Translate technologies into simple processes and mentor junior staff wherever required.
• Provide and maintain high quality documentation – including the development of architectural designs, Standard Operating Procedures and Service Design packs.
• Participate in procurement activities and provide specialist advice.
Technical skills
• SIEM engineering experience, including use case traceability and development, custom query writing in one or more of the following platforms – Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, AWS Security Hub QRadar, Exabeam or comparable platforms. AND one of the following: • Vulnerability Management in any of the following platforms – Microsoft Defender, Rapid 7, Tenable, Dynatrace or similar platforms. • Threat Intelligence platform management
Essential criteria
1. SIEM engineering experience, including use case traceability and development, custom query writing in one or more of the following platforms – Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, AWS Security Hub QRadar, Exabeam or comparable platforms.
2. AND one of the following: - Vulnerability Management in any of the following platforms – Microsoft Defender, Rapid 7, Tenable, Dynatrace or similar platforms. - Threat Intelligence platform management in one or more of the following – Microsoft, Threatstream, ThreatIQ or comparable platforms.
Desirable criteria
1. Automation experience – demonstrated automation experience in Cyber Security platforms
2. Familiarity with DevSecOps monitoring.
3. Experience working with Threat Modelling tools, processes and procedures.
4. Platform integration experience using API’s and Prompt engineering
Contract: 12 Months Contract with 2 x 12 months extension options
Security Required: Must have a Baseline Security Clearance required
Location - ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA and Hybrid - minimum of 3 days each week in the office, with flexible arrangements in place for the remaining 2 days). Infrequent overnight travel (dependent on candidates location) may be required.
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:
Monday 09 June 2025 at 9am - Canberra time
Call Joanne Finchett on 0480 002454 or email Joanne@whizdom.com.au for any further information
Senior Cyber Security Engineer
| Job title : | Senior Cyber Security Engineer |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $160 - $180 per hour |
| Start date : | 2025-05-26 |
| Duration : | 12.0 MONTH |
| Job Reference : | V-52774 |
| Contact name : | Joanne Finchett |
| Contact email : | joanne@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 1 day ago |
The Senior Cyber Security Engineer will be lead the development of complex cyber security technologies and processes to with a lens on continual improvement. The candidate will lead the development of core and emerging cyber security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence.
A key part of the role is collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure agency objectives are met. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer will work closely with the Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) to continually enhance platforms based on feedback received.
Key duties and responsibilities
Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
• Interpret business strategic direction and functional requirements and develop corresponding technologies to enhance the agency’s defensive posture.
• Working collaboratively with internal project teams and stakeholders to develop and deliver key cyber technologies.
• The introduction and development of orchestration and automation technologies.
• Continual refinement of processes, methods, and technologies to enhance the cyber security posture of the agency.
• Translate technologies into simple processes and mentor junior staff wherever required.
• Provide and maintain high quality documentation – including the development of architectural designs, Standard Operating Procedures and Service Design packs.
• Participate in procurement activities and provide specialist advice.
Technical skills
• SIEM engineering experience, including use case traceability and development, custom query writing in one or more of the following platforms – Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, AWS Security Hub QRadar, Exabeam or comparable platforms. AND one of the following: • Vulnerability Management in any of the following platforms – Microsoft Defender, Rapid 7, Tenable, Dynatrace or similar platforms. • Threat Intelligence platform management
Essential criteria
1. SIEM engineering experience, including use case traceability and development, custom query writing in one or more of the following platforms – Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, AWS Security Hub QRadar, Exabeam or comparable platforms.
2. AND one of the following: - Vulnerability Management in any of the following platforms – Microsoft Defender, Rapid 7, Tenable, Dynatrace or similar platforms. - Threat Intelligence platform management in one or more of the following – Microsoft, Threatstream, ThreatIQ or comparable platforms.
Desirable criteria
1. Automation experience – demonstrated automation experience in Cyber Security platforms
2. Familiarity with DevSecOps monitoring.
3. Experience working with Threat Modelling tools, processes and procedures.
4. Platform integration experience using API’s and Prompt engineering
Contract: 12 Months Contract with 2 x 12 months extension options
Security Required: Must have a Baseline Security Clearance required
Location - ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA and Hybrid - minimum of 3 days each week in the office, with flexible arrangements in place for the remaining 2 days). Infrequent overnight travel (dependent on candidates location) may be required.
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:
Monday 09 June 2025 at 9am - Canberra time
Call Joanne Finchett on 0480 002454 or email Joanne@whizdom.com.au for any further information