Security Engineer

7 days ago

City of Melbourne, Australia Hudson AU Full time

Position Description: Security Engineer (Contract)

Location: Melbourne CBD / Hybrid (2–3 days onsite)

Contract Duration: 3 months

Classification: VPS Equivalent (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

The client is seeking an experienced Security Engineer to support ongoing cybersecurity initiatives across the department’s digital infrastructure. This short-term engagement will focus on strengthening system security, improving incident response capabilities, and ensuring alignment with the Victorian Government Cyber Security Strategy.

You’ll work within a collaborative ICT Security team, providing hands‑on technical expertise and guidance across projects, networks, and cloud environments to maintain a secure and resilient technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the implementation and maintenance of security controls across on‑premises and cloud environments (Microsoft Azure, M365).

- Conduct vulnerability assessments, security audits, and remediation planning.

- Respond to and manage cybersecurity incidents, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.

- Collaborate with ICT operations, network, and application teams to embed best‑practice security measures.

- Support the delivery of security improvement projects and assist in risk assessments and compliance reviews.

- Contribute to the development and maintenance of security documentation, including policies, procedures, and technical standards.

Key Selection Criteria

- Proven experience as a Security Engineer or similar role within complex enterprise or government environments.

- Strong understanding of cloud security (Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune) and network security principles.

- Hands‑on experience with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, and firewalls.

- Sound knowledge of information security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, Essential Eight, NIST).

- Demonstrated ability to identify, analyse, and resolve technical security issues.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain technical issues in clear business terms.

Desirable Qualifications

- Tertiary qualification in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Security, CompTIA Security+, CEH).

- Previous experience working within Victorian or Federal Government departments.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson

Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.

Casual Loading

Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed‑term roles.

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