Cyber Security Engineer/Platform Specialist

2 days ago


Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Gov Recruit Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year


Principal Cyber Security Engineer / Platform Specialist (NV1)

Canberra | Federal Government | 12-Month Contract + 2 x Extensions

Gov Recruit is seeking EL2-equivalent Cyber Security Professionals
to deliver sustainment and uplift of critical security platforms within a Federal Government Department.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership across cyber security & operations teams
  • Sustain & uplift key security platforms (Linux, PKI, PAM, App Control)
  • Deliver vulnerability scanning & infrastructure support (Tenable, RunZero, Carbon Black, WDAC)
  • Ensure operational stability while supporting project delivery
  • Collaborate with stakeholders & maintain compliance documentation


Essential Skills

  • Linux / RHEL / Red Hat Satellite / IDM / FA Policy D
  • Carbon Black / WDAC Application Control
  • Tenable Vulnerability Management, RunZero
  • PAM (MFA, Delinea Secret Server, EntraID)
  • Active Directory Certificate Services (PKI)
  • Microsoft EntraID Cloud Sync

Desirable:
Nutanix, VMware, Citrix, Microsoft Windows Server, PowerShell, Ansible, EntraID automation.


Why Join?

12-month initial contract + up to 2 x 12-month extensions

EL2-equivalent senior technical role – high-impact cyber security projects

Hybrid work (3 days office / 2 days WFH) – Canberra based

Interstate NV1-cleared candidates considered (with occasional travel)


How to Apply

Apply via SEEK - Quick Apply) or reach out directly:

phone/WhatsApp)

  • Ready to step into a
    career-defining cyber security role
    with impact at the Federal Government level? Apply now and join Gov Recruit in shaping Australia's secure ICT future.


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