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Security engineer

Canberra
Whizdom
Posted: 25 August
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Whizdom Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia


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Our Government client is looking for an experienced ICT Security Engineer (level 5) will assist project and capability teams to design and implement security functions for their project deliverables.

About the role

This will be a hands-on role specialising in systems and infrastructure security. The successful candidate will need highly effective negotiation and communication skills, and a strong background in information security, compliance assessments –including a working knowledge of international and government security compliance frameworks and standards such as the PSPF, ISM and ISO27001 among others. The program of work has multiple projects which range in size and the successful candidate may be required to work across one or more of these projects, external stakeholder teams.

Role Responsibilities

* Provide advice and guidance on security strategies to manage identified risks and ensure adoption and adherence to standards.
* Obtain and act on vulnerability information and conduct security risk assessments, business impact analysis and accreditation on complex information systems.
* Investigates major breaches of security and recommend appropriate control improvements.
* Ensure security risks, business functions and priorities are considered.
* Contribute to the development of information security policy, standards and guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience

* Demonstrated knowledge of IT security architecture/modelling.
* Demonstrated knowledge in the design and implementation of practical solutions to information security risks and issues.

The successful candidate will deliver requirements agreed throughout the agile development process.

What is on offer

* The contract period is through to April 2026, with a 12-month extension options.
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and highly skilled team
* Competitive remuneration package

Security Requirements:

Due to the nature of the work environment, our client requires candidates to hold an active TSPV Security Clearance. The successful candidate will need to undergo an additional security assessment before commencing in the role.

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.

Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack Even if this role isn't the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more

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 COB, Tuesday 26th 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


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