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About the Client
Our client is a high-profile government agency at the forefront of national cyber defence and intelligence. Operating within a secure and dynamic environment, the organisation plays a critical role in safeguarding Australia's digital infrastructure and advancing national interests through cutting-edge cyber capabilities. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts national security.
About the Role
As a Senior Security Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for implementing, managing, and retiring infrastructure—including physical, virtual, networking, and cloud systems—that supports secure digital services. You’ll assess complex environments for cyber security vulnerabilities, conduct workshops, and provide actionable recommendations for remediation. This role requires a deep understanding of cyber security principles and hands-on experience with security system design, threat analysis, and countermeasure development.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Expertise:
The Successful Candidate
To be considered, you must:
What is on Offer
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:
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT, Adelade SA or Melbourne VIC
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date
Extension Options: 2x 12 month extension are available at our client’s discretion.
Security Requirements: Candidates must hold a minimum NV1 Security Clearance to be considered for this position. A OSA (Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
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 28 July 2025.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Senior Security System Administrator
| Job title : | Senior Security System Administrator |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $150 - $175 per hour |
| Start date : | 2025-07-15 00:00:00 |
| Duration : | 12.0 MONTH |
| Job Reference : | V-54185 |
| Contact name : | Damien Mackerras |
| Contact email : | damienm@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 3 days ago |
Our client is a high-profile government agency at the forefront of national cyber defence and intelligence. Operating within a secure and dynamic environment, the organisation plays a critical role in safeguarding Australia's digital infrastructure and advancing national interests through cutting-edge cyber capabilities. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts national security.
About the Role
As a Senior Security Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for implementing, managing, and retiring infrastructure—including physical, virtual, networking, and cloud systems—that supports secure digital services. You’ll assess complex environments for cyber security vulnerabilities, conduct workshops, and provide actionable recommendations for remediation. This role requires a deep understanding of cyber security principles and hands-on experience with security system design, threat analysis, and countermeasure development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess systems and configurations for cyber security issues.
- Conduct workshops and run assessment tooling to gather information.
- Recommend remediation strategies for identified vulnerabilities.
Technical Expertise:
- Security system design tools and integration techniques.
- Cyber security and privacy principles (confidentiality, integrity, availability, etc.).
- Countermeasure design and threat/vulnerability analysis.
- Programming skills in languages such as Java or C++.
The Successful Candidate
To be considered, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen with a current NV1 (Negative Vetting Level 1) clearance.
- Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a cyber security role.
- Demonstrate experience with frameworks such as CIS CSC, NIST SP 800-53, and the Cyber Security Framework.
- Be capable of assessing and improving system resilience and dependability.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What is on Offer
- Contract Duration: 12 months with two possible 12-month extensions.
- Locations: Canberra ACT, Adelaide SA, Melbourne VIC.
- Work Arrangements: Full-time (up to 40 hours/week), with potential for flexible working arrangements.
- Security Clearance: NV1 required at time of application. Candidates with a Defence Intelligence Agency-recognised OSA are highly preferred.
- Commencement: Dependent on OSA outcome and recruitment lead time (approx. 3 months).
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.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT, Adelade SA or Melbourne VIC
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date
Extension Options: 2x 12 month extension are available at our client’s discretion.
Security Requirements: Candidates must hold a minimum NV1 Security Clearance to be considered for this position. A OSA (Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
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 28 July 2025.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.