Cyber Security Technical Specialist

Cyber Security Specialist – Defence Programs 13-month engagement | Canberra | NV2 Required

This is a role for someone who wants their security expertise to genuinely matter. A Defence-aligned organisation is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Specialist to support complex, high-assurance ICT environments across a major program of work.

You’ll operate in a secure, mission-critical ecosystem—driving secure-by-design outcomes, strengthening risk posture, and guiding technical teams through modern security practices.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading complex technical security risk assessments across systems, applications, and infrastructure
  
  
• Identifying and articulating security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities with clear business and technical impact
  
  
• Reviewing solution designs to ensure alignment with security standards, policies, and best practices
  
  
• Providing actionable security advice to engineers, architects, and project teams
  
  
• Producing high quality technical documentation, including risk assessments, assurance reports, and configuration guidance
  
  
• Supporting compliance activities aligned to PSPF, ISM, ISO 27001, and Defence security requirements
  
  
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of security processes, controls, and governance
  
  
• Assisting with incident response, assurance activities, and broader security initiatives as required
  
  

What you bring

• Active NV2 security clearance (mandatory)
  
  
• 5+ years’ experience in cybersecurity or a related discipline
  
  
• Strong understanding of core security principles, controls, and defence in depth
  
  
• Experience supporting and maintaining security technologies and tooling
  
  
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server and/or Linux administration (patching, configuration, monitoring)
  
  
• Ability to apply secure baselines and hardening standards
  
  
• Experience conducting security assessments, configuration reviews, and control effectiveness checks
  
  
• Exposure to vulnerability management (scanning, prioritisation, remediation coordination)
  
  
• Experience supporting identity and access security (MFA, conditional access, secure account practices)
  
  
• Ability to review solution designs and provide secure by design input
  
  
• Strong documentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
  
  

Desirable

• Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
  
  
• Experience in Defence, government, or large enterprise environments
  
  
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC
  
  

Why this role? You’ll be contributing directly to national capability in a secure, purpose-driven environment. The work is meaningful, the problems are complex, and the impact is tangible.


We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.