Cyber Security Engineer - Microsoft Sentinel & SIEMSecurity Engineer | Microsoft Security & SIEMCanberra, ACT or NSW | Contract Chance | Federal Government EnvironmentAre you an experienced Security Engineer looking to make a meaningful impact while working at the forefront of cybersecurity?
Our client is seeking a highly capable Security Engineer to join their IT Security team and play a key role in strengthening security operations, improving cyber resilience, and driving security uplift initiatives across a mission-critical environment.This is a hands-on role where you'll have the opportunity to shape security strategy while actively implementing and managing security technologies, processes, and automation.You'll work closely with stakeholders across technology, business teams, and government partners to deliver robust security outcomes.About the OrganisationOur client is a nationally significant organisation dedicated to creating safer online experiences for Australians.
Working alongside government agencies, industry leaders, and community partners, they help address emerging cyber threats and digital harms while supporting a safer digital future.This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where your expertise will contribute to protecting Australians in an increasingly complex cyber landscape.What You'll Be DoingAs the Security Engineer, you will:Configure, maintain and troubleshoot log source integrations into Microsoft SentinelDevelop security monitoring use cases, alerting rules,



and threat response playbooksCreate and optimise KQL queries for investigations, threat hunting, and traffic analysisAdminister and maintain cybersecurity technologies including:SIEM/SOAR platformsWeb Application Firewalls (WAF)Data Loss Prevention (DLP)Vulnerability Management solutionsProxy technologiesApplication Whitelisting technologiesIntegrate new security data sources and automate response workflowsSupport cyber incident detection, triage and response activitiesEnsure alignment with Australian Government security frameworks, including:Information Security Manual (ISM)Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)Essential Eight (E8)Partner with business stakeholders and project teams on cyber uplift initiativesEssential Skills & ExperienceMinimum 5 years' experience working across the Microsoft security ecosystemStrong experience with:Microsoft SentinelMicrosoft IntuneEntra ID (Azure Active Directory)Microsoft PurviewMicrosoft 365 Security technologiesProven experience operating, maintaining and automating SIEM platformsStrong knowledge of security operations, detection engineering,



and incident responseExperience delivering cyber security uplift initiatives and engaging business stakeholdersPractical experience implementing and managing controls aligned to:ISMPSPFEssential EightRelevant cybersecurity certificationsHighly RegardedExperience with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Rapid7, Airlock or similar technologiesExposure to ZscalerIncident response and threat hunting experienceBroader experience across Security Operations (SecOps) and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)Security Clearance RequirementsTo be considered, applicants must be Australian Citizens and be eligible to obtain a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) Security Clearance.Additional RequirementsNational Police CheckIdentity Verification ChecksInterested?
Apply now sending your CV to Silvia at Balance RecruitmentBalance Recruitment is committed to equal opportunity employment.
We celebrate diversity and encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for this role.If this role is located in Victoria, this posting was placed on behalf of Balance Consulting Services who will provide all services related to the recruitment of this position (BCS).
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📌 Cyber Security Engineer — Siem & Microsoft Sentinel (Federal Govt) (Sydney)
🏢 Balance Recruitment
📍 Sydney