Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Senior Cyber
Security Engineer

Grade: 9/10  
Salary range: $129,464- $142,665 + super 
Duration: Ongoing 
Location: Hybrid working arrangements in place –
in office requirement to attend Sydney McKell offices on Tuesdays and
Thursdays, which is subject to change based on applicable DCS workplace
policies. 

About the team 

This role sits within the NSW
Telco Authority Cyber Security – IT Apps & Data team.  

An exciting ongoing opportunity
has arisen for Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join the NSW Telco Authority,
a rapidly growing agency within the Department of Customer Service.  

The successful candidate will
provide expert technical infrastructure, application, and data solutions
to improve resilience against NSW's cyber security threats and vulnerabilities.
The role also supports whole of government (WoG) responses to cyber security
issues and risks to the NSW Government and contributes to strengthening the NSW
Government's cyber security posture. 

You will be joining a friendly,
fast-paced, dynamic and diverse team of four who are passionate about keeping
people and places safe.  

We are an inclusive employer that fully supports flexible working and values
our people for their diverse ideas, backgrounds and skills. We are committed to
building a workplace that reflects the community we serve and welcome
applications from everyone.  

Your responsibilities will include 

• Engaging and Collaborating with business and technology stakeholders
  to support the mitigation of cyber identified ICT environment
  vulnerabilities, incidents, threats, and trends to improve cyber security
  posture 
  
• Developing and leading Cyber IT projects to ensure continuous
  improvement of the NSW Government's cyber security posture 
  
• Consulting on potential cyber security risks in the NSW Government
  Infrastructure, Applications, and Data ensuring ongoing compliance with
  Agency's cyber security policies and Cyber Security Policy 
  
• Analysing and assessing cyber threats to government services, assets,
  and information
  to determine attribution, motivation and capability 
  
• Developing and maintaining cyber security technical
  documentation in line with project and operational requirements ensuring
  documentation practices are maintained and adhered to 
  
• Providing technical leadership and guidance in designing,
  configuring, and maintaining latest industry trends and to
  support the latest IT and cyber security risks and solutions
  to provide recommendations on best practices for cyber security
  posture across NSW Government 

For
more information on the role and its accountabilities, click here to view
the role description. 

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate 

• Essential Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and retain minimum Baseline Security clearance within six months to work with sensitive government and critical communications information
  
• Relevant
  Qualifications: You will hold certifications in IT,
  Cyber Security and/or Infrastructure and cloud systems qualifications
  
• Exceptional Cloud
  Experience: Strong knowledge or experience working
  with Windows, Unix, and Hypervisor, with a specific
  affinity for Cloud platforms
  
• Problem Solving Acumen: You
  love solving problems by thinking outside the box and finding new angles
  to approach them
  
• Collaborative Nature: Being
  a team player is key, you must be able to work well in teams and
  collaborate across different stakeholders and business areas  
  
• Project Management: An
  ability to work effectively on simultaneous projects within
  defined timeframes and in an environment of conflicting and
  changing priorities
  
• Strong Stakeholder
  Engagement: Your communication and coordination skills
  will be integral to this role. You will be able to demonstrate this skill
  in forums such as working groups, committee meetings, and stakeholder
  consultations 
  
• Industry Knowledge and
  Awareness: An ability to maintain up-to-date
  knowledge on ICT, cyber security, and cyber risk trends
  

About NSW Telco Authority 
 
NSW Telco Authority (NSWTA) operates and manages the Public Safety Network to
deliver radio communications for frontline responders. 

We work with emergency services and telecommunications carriers to protect
communications assets during emergencies and natural disasters.  

NSWTA is a delivery agency with responsibility for over $1.5 billion in key NSW
Government projects that connect communities and support emergency services.

We lead and coordinate whole-of-government connectivity strategy to bridge the
digital divide and help keep people and places safe. 

NSWTA operates as a standalone Statutory Authority within the Department of
Customer Service. We promote flexibility and we will consider part time, job
share and other flexible arrangements. 

We're proud of our customer-centric, people-first culture and it is key to the
success of our fast-moving, high-performance organisation, where our people and
partners live and breathe our values of Integrity, Trust, Service and Accountability. 

We understand the importance of continuing to learn and grow in your career and
provide a range of training and development opportunities to keep upskilling
and nurturing our people. We're also committed to creating opportunities for
job mobility and new experiences within our organisation or the wider public
sector. 

For more information, go to NSW Telco Authority 

Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting
at 129,464 base plus superannuation

For enquiries relating to recruitment please
contact Jess Taylor via

Visit the
Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing
practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities
listed in the role description.

Closing Date: 9:59am, Monday 17th November 2025

Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives
you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that
benefits people across NSW.  We are
focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and
regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

Belong in our diverse and inclusive
workplace   

The
strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while
the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with
different backgrounds and perspectives.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

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