Senior Security Systems Engineer - Contract, Federal Government
PERSOL APAC Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Our IT Consulting client is partnering with a Defence agency to recruit multiple NV1 & NV2 Security Systems Engineers for a 12‑month contract with two 12‑month extension options.
The Security Systems Engineer will be a highly organised, dynamic, outcome‑oriented individual with excellent communication skills, acting as a subject‑matter expert (SME) to Government entities.
Key duties and responsibilities Work across multiple external Australian Government entities to deliver advice and implement security controls, enhancing the security posture of systems from Official to Top Secret.
Develop documentation for security engineering and administrative tasks (e.g., SOPs, Request for Change, design documentation, as‑built‑as‑configured, etc.).
Facilitate and participate in workshops focused on security engineering design and remediation activities.
Develop and test prototype security configurations to inform the development of advice and guidance.
Implement security controls in accordance with ASD's Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight, or other industry cyber security standards.
Skillsets Minimum 7 years experience as a Systems Engineer, demonstrating experience in advising, designing, implementing, and remediating one or more of the following: Microsoft Active Directory
Networking, Gateway or Software‑Defined Networking
Cross Domain Solutions and/or Diodes
Sentinel or Splunk
Enterprise Linux, Unix, or similar environments, such as RHEL
Cloud environments, such as Saa S, Paa S, or Iaa S on Azure, AWS, GCP, or similar
Complex Windows Enterprise Environments
Ability to work independently and effectively in hybrid or remote teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce technical documentation, reports, presentations, and senior executive briefings.
Ability to provide direction to others regarding the purpose and importance of their work.
Ability to illustrate the relationship between operational tasks and organisational goals to others.
Sets work tasks for others that align with the strategic objectives and communicates expected outcomes.
If you meet these requirements, please apply now or contact Athena Yung for a confidential discussion at or
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