The Network has been engaged to assist a Canberra-based client with a Cyber Security Engineer to support a range of strategic digital transformation and cyber security initiatives.
This opportunity will suit a hands-on Security Engineer with strong experience across Microsoft cloud technologies, identity and access management, SharePoint Online records management, Azure DevOps security, and emerging AI technologies.
The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and implementing secure technology patterns while ensuring alignment with Australian Government security frameworks and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities As the Cyber Security Engineer, you will: Implement secure technology patterns across Digital Strategy projects, including solution configuration, security control implementation, testing, deployment support, operational readiness, and transition to support teams.
Build, configure, validate, and maintain security controls, ensuring identified gaps are remediated and implementation artefacts are produced to support operational handover and ongoing maintenance.
Design and implement secure SharePoint Online records management capabilities, including retention policies, information protection controls, access management, secure site architectures, and integration with records management processes.
Configure and improve Microsoft Entra ID capabilities, including: Conditional Access Policies Identity Governance Privileged Access Management Authentication and Authorisation Controls Application Access Patterns Integration with cloud-based services Implement and enhance Azure DevOps security and code assurance capabilities, including: Secure CI/CD pipelines Automated security scanning Security gates and controls Vulnerability remediation workflows Secure release management practices Engineer secure implementation patterns for Azure Foundry, AI accelerator platforms, and emerging technology initiatives.




Develop security strategies supporting remote and regional operating environments, with a focus on: Identity and access management Data protection Secure deployment considerations Operational resilience Implement and document controls aligned with Australian Government security obligations, including: Information Security Manual (ISM) Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Essential Eight Privacy and data protection requirements Supply chain security obligations Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to ensure security requirements are embedded throughout project delivery lifecycles.
Essential Skills Experience Current Active NV1 Security Clearance.
Demonstrated experience as a Cyber Security Engineer within Federal Government or highly regulated environments.
Strong expertise in Microsoft Entra ID and cloud identity security.
Experience implementing SharePoint Online records management and information protection capabilities.
Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps, CI/CD security, and secure software delivery practices.
Experience designing and implementing cloud security controls across Azure environments.
Knowledge of Azure AI Foundry, AI governance, and emerging AI security principles.
Hands-on experience implementing security controls aligned to the ISM, PSPF, and Essential Eight.
Solid documentation, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Experience Experience supporting remote and regional technology environments.
Knowledge of Microsoft Purview, Defender, Sentinel, or broader Microsoft Security solutions.
Certifications such as: Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate Azure Security Engineer Associate CISSP, CISM, or SABSA What's on Offer?
Initial 6-month contract with two extension options .
Opportunity to contribute to high-profile Federal Government digital and cyber security initiatives.
Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days per week onsite in Canberra .
Exposure to modern cloud, DevSecOps, records management, and AI technologies.
Competitive market rates

📌 Microsoft Cyber Security Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 The Network It
📍 Canberra