Job Description

Senior Audit & Security Engineer (APS6 equiv.) — Canberra (Onsite)

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Paxus is seeking an experienced Senior Audit & Security Engineer (APS6 equivalent) to support the development, uplift and ongoing operation of ICT security systems within a highly secure Federal Government environment.

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This is a hands‐on, senior role across the full system/software lifecycle (requirements through to validation), combined with continuous security monitoring and deployment support aligned to an established security plan.

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Key details

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- Location: Canberra, ACT (Onsite)
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- Engagement: Contract
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- Hours: 40 hours/week
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- Clearance: TSPV required
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- Citizenship: Australian Citizen only
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- Star: ASAP / subject to clearances & onboarding requirement
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What you'll be doing

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- Develop and operate security technologies including (as applicable): Next-gen firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF, content filtering, API security, DDoS protection, proxies, EDR/NDR, user behaviour analytics, SIEM, vulnerability scanning, secrets management, IAM, application whitelisting, device control, PKI and encryption solutions
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- Review current security controls and implement remediation activities
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- Build/operate monitoring capability to collect, analyse and respond to security logs and events
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- Deliver security automation solutions
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- Provide guidance to technical teams on security control implementation
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- Assess system security documentation and configurations, including using vulnerability assessment tools
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- Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and support technical leadership
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Essential skills & experience

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- Robust knowledge of information security principles, practices and technologies
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- Proven experience developing and administering ICT security systems and applications
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- Solid experience with Linux plus scripting/programming (e.g. Python, PowerShell)
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- Experience administering Windows and/or Linux OS and core network services
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- Strong documentation skills: building use cases, procedures, and technical documentation for security services
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- Demonstrated capability in one or more: vulnerability management, EDR, user behaviour analytics, SIEM
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Desirable

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- Experience managing security data pipelines
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- Relevant tertiary qualification (ICT or aligned discipline)
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- 5+ years in ICT (with 3+ years as a Security Engineer)
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- Background in Defence / Intelligence / Government environments
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Mandatory pre‐engagement requirement (please read)

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Successful candidates must be willing to complete an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement, which includes a psychological assessment (questionnaire + interview). Commencement is dependent on a successful outcome.

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Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.

📌 Senior Audit and Security Engineer TSPV (Canberra)
🏢 Paxus - Technology + Digital Talent
📍 Canberra