About the job Certification Specialist (Defence NV2)
About The Role:
We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity & Systems Engineer with an engineering background to deliver both technical security services and general systems engineering support. The role combines penetration testing, vulnerability management, and accreditation assessment with systems engineering and system administration responsibilities such as requirements analysis, integration, configuration management, and lifecycle sustainment.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to system design, integration, and verification activities across hardware, software, and networks.
Analyse system requirements and ensure security controls are embedded throughout the system development lifecycle (SDLC).
Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, design artefacts, and interface specifications.
Support system testing, evaluation, and acceptance activities.
Administer and maintain operating systems (Windows, Linux) and virtualisation environments (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, cloud).
Provide system administration support, including patch management, user account management, backup/recovery, and performance monitoring.
Assist in troubleshooting complex system issues and implementing engineering or operational solutions.
Contribute to configuration management, change control, and system documentation.
Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across applications, networks, and infrastructure.
Perform security risk assessments and maintain accreditation under frameworks such as the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight, DISP, ISO *****, and NIST standards.
Prepare detailed technical reports and executive-level summaries to communicate security findings, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Contribute to incident response and security investigations when required.
About You:
Demonstrated experience in penetration testing, vulnerability management, and security risk assessment.
Strong background in systems engineering and systems administration.
Hands-on knowledge of Windows and Linux administration, including user and group management, security hardening, and patching.
Familiarity with system accreditation processes for government/defence systems.
Experience with networking, virtualisation, and cloud platforms.
Industry certifications (e.g., OSCP, CREST, CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, Red Hat Certified Engineer).
Systems engineering certifications (e.g., INCOSE CSEP, ITIL, TOGAF).
Experience working with defence/critical infrastructure systems.
Scripting/automation experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Knowledge of DevSecOps pipelines and secure software development practices.
If this sounds like you, wed love to hear from you.
Working in defence means being part of a team that values collaboration,problem-solving, and purpose-driven work. You'll have the chance todevelop your skills, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute tosomething that makes a real difference.
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