Position Title: Principal Cyber Security Consultant
Duration: 12-Month Daily Rate Contract (with potential extension)
Clearance: Must be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain NV1 Security Clearance
Location: Canberra or Melbourne | Hybrid Working Arrangements (subject to client requirements)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Principal Cyber Security Consultant to lead and deliver advanced cyber security initiatives within a complex and high-security environment.
This role will focus on enterprise security architecture, endpoint protection, identity management, vulnerability assessment, and privileged access solutions. You will act as a senior SME across critical security domains, providing strategic and technical leadership to stakeholders while ensuring compliance with security frameworks and organisational policies.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise-level cyber security solutions.
* Deliver and manage configurations in Linux (RHEL), Red Hat Satellite, and Identity Management (IDM) environments.
* Implement and maintain endpoint protection and application control technologies, including Carbon Black and Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC).
* Oversee vulnerability management programs using tools such as Tenable and RunZero.
* Administer and secure Privileged Access Management systems, including Delinea Secret Server, MFA, and Entra ID integrations.
* Manage and maintain Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (PKI).
* Support Entra ID Cloud Sync solutions, ensuring robust identity and directory synchronisation across hybrid environments.
* Provide guidance and assurance across patching, configuration management, and secure architecture practices.
Essential Criteria
1. Linux and Red Hat Expertise – Strong hands-on experience with RHEL, Red Hat Satellite, IDM, and FA Policy D.
2. Application Control – Proven experience with Carbon Black and WDAC for advanced threat prevention.
3. Vulnerability Management – Deep understanding and practical knowledge of Tenable and RunZero platforms.
4. Privileged Access Management (PAM) – Experience with Delinea Secret Server, Entra ID, and MFA implementation.
5. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) – Expertise in Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services.
6. Identity Synchronisation – Experience with Microsoft Entra ID Cloud Sync across hybrid environments.
Desirable Criteria
1. Identity Governance – Familiarity with Entra ID Entitlement and Lifecycle Management features.
2. Infrastructure Virtualisation – Knowledge of Nutanix AOS/AHV, Prism Central, and ESXi environments.
3. Server Management – Experience managing Microsoft Windows Server platforms and enterprise patching strategies.
4. Automation & Scripting – Practical skills in PowerShell, Ansible, Entra ID automation, and exposure to Citrix and VMware environments.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in senior-level or principal cyber security roles within government or enterprise environments.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and lead complex technical deliveries.
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