Security Technician

At **Downer Professional Services (DPS)**, we **are committed to delivering outcomes that put Australia’s interests first**. We work on complex and impactful Defence, government, and infrastructure projects that shape the future of our nation. Our people are at the core of our success, bringing expertise, innovation, and leadership to critical Defence programs.

Our Technical, Advisory, and Capability (TAC) practice and Team Downer serves as one of the Major Service Providers delivering consulting services and Integrated Work Packages across the Department of Defence, leveraging innovative approaches such as mission and digital engineering to enable the successful delivery of critical Defence programs. This includes engagement with key areas across Defence including Defence Digital Group (DDG), Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), and the Navy, Army, and Air Force.

If you're interested in being connected with opportunities in the program, we’d love to hear from you.

We are sourcing **Security Technician**with the following experience:

- Directly contribute to the design, build, deployment and transition of cyber security solutions aligned with recognized best practice, Defence security policies, principles and frameworks.
- Work with internal and external technical teams to ensure integration and operation of cyber security tools with all ICT services in the Minerva stack.
- Conduct set-to-work activities and support remediation of cyber toolsets on Minerva systems.
- Author, review, maintain and contribute to Solution Designs, Standard Operating Procedures, As-Built-As-Configured and other required documentation artefacts.

If you’re driven to make a meaningful impact and interested in future opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Joining our talent community ensures you’ll be considered for permanent consulting roles with Downer Professional Services, supporting Defence and National Security projects across all service lines.

Our work is **highly complex and confidential;**applicants must be Australian citizens with a minimum NV2 security clearance. Additionally, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may be necessary. In some cases, this may impose restrictions individuals who are dual citizens, permanent residency, or former nationality of specific countries as outlined in ITAR 126.1.
- Experience working as a Security Technician within the Defence environment.
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and supporting cyber toolsets on large scale, deployable systems operating in low bandwidth, geographically dispersed environments.
- Strong knowledge and experience deploying and integrating FortiClient/FortiEMS, FortiSandbox, Ivanti Device and Application Control and Tanium Endpoint Management System.
- Strong knowledge of security principles including Zero trust model, Tiered model, Security boundaries.
- More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. _

**Why join Downer Professional Services?**

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace, we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.
- **Be first in line for future opportunities -**By joining our talent network, you’ll receive priority consideration for upcoming roles that align with your skills and career goals, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.
- **Work on projects that matter -**You’ll have the chance to contribute to career-defining projects that support Australia’s sovereign capability and national security, delivering real impact in Defence, government, and infrastructure.
- **Invest in your growth -**We believe in continuous learning. Whether it’s through structured career mapping, mentoring, training programs, or our Summer and Winter Schools for accelerated learning, we provide the resources to help you advance in your career.
- **Collaborate with Industry experts -**You’ll work alongside highly skilled professionals and leaders in a supportive and collaborative environment, where knowledge-sharing and professional development are at the core of what we do.
- **Strong veteran support & Inclusion Initiatives -**We actively support Defence veterans with policies including up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to help you transition while staying connected to service.

**Let’s connect**
- At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace—we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests._