Profectus is seeking multiple experienced Wintel Engineers to support security uplift work within an Australian Government agency. You will implement and test security controls across Windows Server, Active Directory and enterprise infrastructure. The work covers security hardening, scripting and automation, remediation design and the development of standard operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities
Implement security controls to uplift the security posture of Windows enterprise systems
Harden Windows Server and Active Directory configurations
Prototype and test security configurations to inform technical advice
Write scripts to automate system administration and vulnerability assessment tasks
Assess and remediate cyber risks across physical, virtual and cloud infrastructure
Investigate and remediate Active Directory compromises
Facilitate and participate in workshops for design and remediation activities
Develop standard operating procedures for security and administrative tasks
Document configurations, changes and remediation outcomes

Required Experience
At least 5 years of technical cyber security experience
Robust Windows Server and Active Directory administration experience
Experience securing enterprise systems




Experience implementing one or more of the Essential Eight mitigation strategies
Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python or similar) to automate administration or vulnerability assessment tasks
Experience building tools to assess or remediate cyber risks
Experience running technical workshops and writing SOPs
Experience delivering ICT work for Defence or other Australian Government agencies
Experience with cloud systems such as Azure or AWS
Experience detecting, mitigating and remediating Active Directory compromises
Familiarity with the Information Security Manual (ISM)
Relevant certifications such as Microsoft security certifications, CISSP or OSCP
Previous work in Defence or national security programs

Security Clearance Requirements
Must be an Australian Citizen
Must have a current AGSVA NV2 Security Clearance
TSPV preferred

Working Arrangements
Onsite
ACT
VIC

Why Profectus

Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs. We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance
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📌 Wintel Infrastructure Engineer Canberra
🏢 Profectus
📍 Canberra