Job Description
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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Implement secure technology patterns across Digital Strategy projects, including solution configuration, security control implementation, testing, deployment support, operational readiness, and transition to support teams.
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Build, configure, validate, and maintain security controls, ensuring identified gaps are remediated and implementation artefacts are produced to support operational handover and ongoing maintenance.
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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.
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Configure and improve Microsoft Entra ID capabilities, including:n
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Conditional Access Policies
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Identity Governance
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Privileged Access Management
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Authentication and Authorisation Controls
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Application Access Patterns
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Integration with cloud-based services
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Implement and enhance Azure DevOps security and code assurance capabilities, including:n
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Secure CI/CD pipelines
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Automated security scanning
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Security gates and controls
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Vulnerability remediation workflows
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Secure release management practices
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Engineer secure implementation patterns for Azure Foundry, AI accelerator platforms, and emerging technology initiatives.
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Develop security strategies supporting remote and regional operating environments, with a focus on:n
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Identity and access management
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Data protection
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Secure deployment considerations
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Operational resilience
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Implement and document controls aligned with Australian Government security obligations, including:n
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Information Security Manual (ISM)
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Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
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Essential Eight
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Privacy and data protection requirements
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Supply chain security obligations
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Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to ensure security requirements are embedded throughout project delivery lifecycles.
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Current Active NV1 Security Clearance.
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Demonstrated experience as a Cyber Security Engineer within Federal Government or highly regulated environments.
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Solid expertise in Microsoft Entra ID and cloud identity security.
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Experience implementing SharePoint Online records management and information protection capabilities.
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Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps, CI/CD security, and secure software delivery practices.
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Experience designing and implementing cloud security controls across Azure environments.
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Knowledge of Azure AI Foundry, AI governance, and emerging AI security principles.
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Hands-on experience implementing security controls aligned to the ISM, PSPF, and Essential Eight.
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Solid documentation, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
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Experience supporting remote and regional technology environments.
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Knowledge of Microsoft Purview, Defender, Sentinel, or broader Microsoft Security solutions.
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Certifications such as:n
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Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
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Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
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Azure Security Engineer Associate
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CISSP, CISM, or SABSA
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What's on Offer?
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Initial 6-month contract with two extension options.
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Opportunity to contribute to high-profile Federal Government digital and cyber security initiatives.
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Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days per week onsite in Canberra.
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Exposure to modern cloud, DevSecOps, records management, and AI technologies.
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Competitive market rates
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Desired Skills and Experience
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Current NV1 Security Clearance (minimum).
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Demonstrated experience as a Cyber Security Engineer within Federal Government or highly regulated environments.
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Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID including Conditional Access, Identity Governance, MFA, RBAC and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
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Hands-on experience implementing secure Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions in cloud environments.
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Experience delivering SharePoint Online Records Management capabilities, including retention, information protection and secure access models.
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Strong understanding of Microsoft Purview and information governance principles.
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Experience securing Azure DevOps environments, CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
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Knowledge of automated code scanning, security gates, vulnerability management and secure release processes.
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Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
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Experience designing and implementing security controls across Microsoft Azure cloud platforms.
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Exposure to Azure AI Foundry, AI accelerator technologies and emerging technology security patterns.
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Experience supporting remote and regional operating environments, including resilience and secure access solutions.
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Strong understanding of Australian Government security frameworks,n
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Information Security Manual (ISM)
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Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
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Essential Eight
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Privacy and Data Protection requirements
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Supply Chain Security requirements
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Experience implementing and documenting security controls and compliance evidence.
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Ability to perform security testing, validation, remediation and operational readiness activities.
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Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
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Experience producing technical documentation, implementation artefacts and operational handover materials.
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Desirable Qualifications
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Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
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Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
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CISSP, CISM or equivalent cyber security certifications
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Experience working on large-scale Digital Transformation or Cloud Modernisation programs within Government.
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📌 Microsoft Cyber Security Engineer (Canberra)
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