Senior Audit & Security Engineer (APS6 equiv.) — Canberra (Onsite)
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.
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.
Key details
Location: Canberra, ACT (Onsite)
Engagement: Contract
Hours: 40 hours/week
Clearance: TSPV required
Citizenship: Australian Citizen only
Star: ASAP / subject to clearances & onboarding requirement
What you'll be doing
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
Review current security controls and implement remediation activities
Build/operate monitoring capability to collect, analyse and respond to security logs and events
Deliver security automation solutions
Provide guidance to technical teams on security control implementation
Assess system security documentation and configurations, including using vulnerability assessment tools
Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and support technical leadership




Essential skills & experience
Solid knowledge of information security principles, practices and technologies
Proven experience developing and administering ICT security systems and applications
Solid experience with Linux plus scripting/programming (e.g. Python, PowerShell)
Experience administering Windows and/or Linux OS and core network services
Strong documentation skills: building use cases, procedures, and technical documentation for security services
Demonstrated capability in one or more: vulnerability management, EDR, user behaviour analytics, SIEM
Desirable
Experience managing security data pipelines
Relevant tertiary qualification (ICT or aligned discipline)
5+ years in ICT (with 3+ years as a Security Engineer)
Background in Defence / Intelligence / Government environments
Mandatory pre‐engagement requirement (please read)
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.
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.
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