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 solid 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

- 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.
- 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.
- Strong documentation, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
- 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

Desired Skills and Experience





- Current NV1 Security Clearance (minimum).
- Demonstrated experience as a Cyber Security Engineer within Federal Government or highly regulated environments.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID including Conditional Access, Identity Governance, MFA, RBAC and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
- Hands-on experience implementing secure Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions in cloud environments.
- Experience delivering SharePoint Online Records Management capabilities, including retention, information protection and secure access models.
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Purview and information governance principles.
- Experience securing Azure DevOps environments, CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
- Knowledge of automated code scanning, security gates, vulnerability management and secure release processes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Experience designing and implementing security controls across Microsoft Azure cloud platforms.
- Exposure to Azure AI Foundry, AI accelerator technologies and emerging technology security patterns.
- Experience supporting remote and regional operating environments, including resilience and secure access solutions.
- Strong understanding of Australian Government security frameworks,
- Information Security Manual (ISM)
- Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
- Essential Eight
- Privacy and Data Protection requirements
- Supply Chain Security requirements

- Experience implementing and documenting security controls and compliance evidence.
- Ability to perform security testing, validation, remediation and operational readiness activities.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Experience producing technical documentation, implementation artefacts and operational handover materials.

Desirable Qualifications

- Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
- CISSP, CISM or equivalent cyber security certifications
- Experience working on large-scale Digital Transformation or Cloud Modernisation programs within Government.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

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