Role Title
Cyber Security Engineer

Location
Canberra, ACT

Working Arrangement
Full-time, On-site

Clearance Required
Active AGSVA NV2 Security Clearance

Company Overview
Our client is an Australian technology company delivering mission-critical solutions to the defence, government and national security sectors. With a strong focus on secure data systems, advanced analytics and cyber resilience, the organisation is experiencing significant growth and offers the opportunity to work on nationally significant projects supporting Australia's strategic and operational objectives.

Job Description
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to lead the design, implementation and governance of cybersecurity architecture across complex defence-grade environments. Working closely with engineering and operational teams, you will be responsible for ensuring secure, compliant and resilient systems across networks, platforms and on-premises infrastructure.

You will play a key role in securing and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements through the implementation of security controls, risk management practices and compliance activities aligned to Australian Government frameworks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain secure cyber architectures across classified and mission-critical environments.
• Engineer and implement security controls aligned to the Australian ISM, Essential Eight and broader security compliance frameworks.
• Develop and optimise security solutions across Linux-based infrastructure, networks, cloud platforms and enterprise systems.
• Integrate security requirements into system design, engineering lifecycles and infrastructure deployments.
• Automate security processes through scripting, orchestration and infrastructure-as-code approaches.
• Deploy, configure and manage security technologies including SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management and monitoring platforms.
• Conduct technical security assessments, vulnerability analysis and remediation activities across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Support system accreditation and assurance activities by designing and implementing security controls required for Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Collaborate with software, infrastructure and DevOps teams to embed security-by-design principles across projects.
• Engineer identity, access management and privileged access solutions to protect critical systems and data.
• Analyse security events, investigate technical issues and implement improvements to strengthen organisational cyber resilience.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend engineering enhancements to improve security posture, system performance and operational effectiveness.

Education/Certifications Required

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• CISSP or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
• Additional cybersecurity qualifications highly regarded.

Knowledge/Skills Required

• 6+ years of cybersecurity experience within defence, government or critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong Linux administration and network security expertise.
• Experience securing cloud environments including AWS, Azure and/or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with security automation and monitoring tools such as Ansible, Splunk, Tenable, SIEM platforms, AV solutions, ACAS, Anchore and SonarQube.
• Strong understanding of the Australian ISM, Essential Eight and cybersecurity accreditation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead security initiatives and influence technical architecture decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Australian Citizenship with the ability to maintain an NV2 Security Clearance.

Employment Benefits

• Annual performance bonus.
• Private health allowance.
• Health and wellbeing allowance.
• Professional membership/subscription support.
• Salary packaging options.
• Five weeks annual leave.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact national security projects.
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding organisation.

Diversity and Inclusion
Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals and culturally diverse communities.

Veterans
Veterans and ex-serving members are strongly encouraged to apply. The skills and experience gained through military service are highly valued, particularly within secure government and defence environments.

About Cleared
Cleared is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused exclusively on Defence, National Security and Federal Government technology hiring. We connect highly cleared professionals with mission-critical opportunities across Australia.