Base pay range
A$145.00/hr - A$170.00/hr
Overview
Principal Cyber Security Engineer / Platform Specialist — Contract: 12 months + two 12-month extensions. Location: Canberra ACT. Clearance: Must have existing NV1 Security Clearance.
We’re seeking experienced Principal Cyber Security Engineers / Platform Specialists to provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise in sustaining and uplifting critical ICT security platforms. This is a senior-level role where you’ll be part of a highly skilled team dedicated to strengthening cyber resilience, improving security posture, and ensuring the smooth operation of essential systems.
What you’ll do
* Lead sustainment and uplift activities across multiple cyber platforms and security infrastructure.
* Provide technical guidance and specialist support to cyber security, project, and operational teams.
* Ensure stability and ongoing maintenance of critical ICT systems while driving improvements.
* Support and manage cyber platforms in areas such as:
* Application Control (Carbon Black, WDAC)
* Vulnerability Management (Tenable, RunZero)
* Privileged Access Management (MFA, Delinea Secret Server, EntraID)
* PKI and Certificate Services (Active Directory Certificate Services)
What you’ll bring
* Strong background in cyber security engineering and platform sustainment.
* Deep technical skills across one or more of the following domains: Linux, application control, vulnerability scanning, PAM, PKI, and EntraID.
* Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across diverse platforms.
* Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise-scale ICT environments with a focus on secure infrastructure management.
* Industry certifications relevant to the above platforms will be highly regarded.
* EntraID entitlement and lifecycle management.
* Nutanix AOS/AHV, Hybrid AOS/ESXi, Prism Central.
* Microsoft Windows Server platform and patching.
* VMware virtualisation, Citrix, PowerShell scripting, Ansible, and EntraID automation.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Government Administration
* Government Relations Services
* Computer and Network Security
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