MTP Services is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer / Security Advisor to support ongoing cyber security operations and security uplift initiatives within a Federal Government environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a well-rounded cyber security professional who brings a strong combination of hands-on technical security engineering and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) experience.

Working within a small, cooperative team, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of security activities, contribute to security improvements and help shape the role.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct ICT security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments and security control reviews.
- Manage vulnerability scanning and remediation activities using Tenable One and Nessus.
- Develop and maintain Splunk dashboards for security monitoring and reporting.
- Support Essential Eight maturity uplift, gap assessments and security improvement initiatives.
- Investigate and respond to cyber security incidents, including potential security and privacy breaches.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, including SRMPs, SSPs and security policies.




- Coordinate with external vendors on security assessments and penetration testing.
- Provide technical security advice and support secure solution design.
- Assist with day-to-day cyber security operations, remediation and incident escalation.

Skills & Experience

- Demonstrated experience across both hands-on cyber security engineering and GRC.
- Strong experience conducting ICT security risk assessments and security control assessments.
- Experience with vulnerability management, SIEM monitoring and incident response.
- Knowledge of the ACSC Essential Eight, ISM and PSPF.
- Experience with Tenable, Nessus, Splunk or similar security technologies.
- Ability to identify security risks and provide practical technical remediation advice.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working within Australian Government or complex enterprise ICT environments will be highly regarded

For further information - please reach out to [email protected]

📌 Cyber Security Engineer / Security Advisor (Canberra)
🏢 MTP Services
📍 Canberra