Job Description
Permanent Prospect | Canberra, ACT | NV2 Security Clearance Required Circa $190,000 + Super (flexible for the right candidate)
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About Our Client
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Our client is a mission-driven technology organisation delivering secure, scalable data solutions across highly regulated and critical environments. Their work supports complex, high-impact programs spanning government, defence-aligned initiatives, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
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As a growing and innovative business, they pride themselves on building high-performing teams that value ownership, curiosity, trust, and technical excellence. This is an opportunity to join an organisation where your work directly contributes to systems that matter.
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About the Role
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An exciting permanent opportunity exists for an experienced Principal Cyber Security Engineer to join a highly skilled team based in Canberra. Working within a secure, defence-focused environment, you will lead the design, implementation and oversight of cybersecurity architecture across networks, platforms and on-premises systems.
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You will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, resilience and compliance of mission-critical environments, while supporting and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements through the implementation of technical controls, risk management practices and adherence to the Australian Information Security Manual (ISM).
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This position requires an active NV2 security clearance and offers a salary package of circa $190,000 + Super , with flexibility available for exceptional candidates.
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Key Responsibilities
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Reporting directly to the President, you will:
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Define and enforce cybersecurity standards aligned with NIST, ISO/IEC ***** and the Essential Eight.
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Support the preparation and submission of cybersecurity artefacts required for ATO processes,



including security documentation, risk registers and evidence packages.
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Implement and validate technical security controls within classified environments in accordance with Australian ISM requirements.
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Design and manage secure automation pipelines using tools such as Ansible, Terraform and Packer.
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Develop and deploy security tools to address vulnerabilities, automate tasks and strengthen security posture.
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Conduct risk assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and security audits.
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Monitor and analyse security logs and events, identifying and responding to emerging threats.
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Collaborate with engineering teams to implement secure authentication, encryption and access control solutions.
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Evaluate and integrate emerging cybersecurity technologies to enhance infrastructure protection.
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Communicate security strategies effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Provide expert-level troubleshooting and resolution of complex cybersecurity challenges.
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Support the installation, configuration, maintenance and ongoing optimisation of SIEM platforms, including Splunk.
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will bring:
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6+ years' experience in cybersecurity, ideally within defence, government or critical infrastructure environments.
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Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent industry experience.
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CISSP certification (or equivalent)



and recognised government cybersecurity credentials.
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Strong expertise across Linux and Windows environments, networking security and cloud platforms including AWS, Azure and GCP.
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Demonstrated hands-on experience with Ansible, including creating and maintaining playbooks, roles and tasks to automate deployment, configuration and remediation activities.
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Practical experience with Splunk or other SIEM technologies, including installation, configuration, maintenance and ongoing administration.
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A strong understanding of SIEM implementation and the ability to articulate how security monitoring, logging and incident detection capabilities are deployed and managed.
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Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Packer, Chef or Puppet.
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Proficiency in Java, with Python or Ruby scripting skills highly regarded.
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Proven ability to lead cybersecurity initiatives, influence architecture decisions and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
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Australian Citizenship and a current NV2 Australian Government Security Clearance (mandatory).
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What's on Offer?
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Permanent position based in Canberra.
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Salary package circa $190,000 + Super, with flexibility for the right candidate.
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Opportunity to work on nationally significant and mission-critical programs.
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Collaborative, highly skilled technical environment.
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Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and secure defence-grade systems.
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Genuine opportunity to influence cyber strategy and architecture outcomes.
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Applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including identity and work rights verification, security clearance validation and any additional client-mandated checks.

📌 Cyber Security Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Whizdom
📍 Canberra