Cyber Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer Canberra | Permanent | Australian Citizenship Required

We’re supporting a growing organisation that is investing heavily in its cyber security capability and looking for a Cyber Security Engineer who wants to develop, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Senior Cyber Security Engineer to deliver uplift projects, respond to incidents, strengthen Essential Eight maturity, and support internal and external stakeholders with clear, practical security guidance. This position suits someone who is self motivated, curious, and passionate about safeguarding Australia’s digital and critical infrastructure.

About the Role As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will:

• Work closely with the Senior Cyber Security Engineer to deliver security uplift initiatives
  
  
• Action and remediate assigned security incidents
  
  
• Support audit activities and remediation projects
  
  
• Contribute to the organisation’s cyber roadmap and KPI delivery
  
  
• Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders
  
  
• Work across foundational and emerging cyber technologies in a business environment
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong interest in cyber security and a desire to grow in the field
  
  
• Experience delivering Essential Eight and other control implementations
  
  
• A team oriented mindset with motivation to protect national digital infrastructure
  
  
• Knowledge of common security standards and frameworks
  
  
• Experience with vulnerability management tools
  
  
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, customer friendly language
  
  
• Experience managing Microsoft 365 tenancies
  
  
• Exposure to one or more security domains, such as: EDR, application control, vulnerability management, DLP, IDS/IPS, network security, SIEM, IAM, cloud security
  
  
• Ability to obtain an AGSVA security clearance (Australian citizens only)
  
  

Highly Desirable

• Relevant industry certifications (Microsoft, ISC2, GIAC, AWS, Azure, etc.)
  
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of cloud infrastructure security (Azure and/or AWS)
  
  
• MSP or help desk experience
  
  
• Understanding of the ISM and PSPF
  
  
• Experience building, configuring, or maintaining SIEM platforms, particularly:
  
  
  • Splunk
    
    
  • Microsoft Sentinel
    
    

Why This Role Matters You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and practical security outcomes. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow your capability, work with experienced engineers, and contribute to meaningful cyber uplift, this is a strong next step.


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.