Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

About the role

Randstad Defence, acting on behalf of a prominent global defence organisation, is recruiting a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer for a permanent full-time position in Sydney. The role focuses on strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure and delivering robust ICT systems and solutions for critical defence initiatives, with flexible working arrangements.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in designing and building secure hardware and software architectures tailored to defence specifications.
• Support the drafting of ICT security policies and procedures aligned with corporate and defence regulatory standards.
• Help prepare accreditation plans, standard operating procedures and key documentation to secure Authority to Operate (ATO) for company-managed systems.
• Identify vulnerabilities and security threats across systems and apply the necessary security patches.
• Perform or support penetration testing and comprehensive evaluation activities to validate ICT systems.
• Log risks found during security assessments and work with cross-functional ICT team members on mitigation strategies.
• Develop cyber security project plans covering the whole process.

Required profile

• Degree or relevant qualification in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, ICT Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience as a Cybersecurity Engineer.
• Proven experience contributing to Australian defence and government projects.
• Australian citizenship and a Baseline Security Clearance or higher.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of software and systems engineering methodologies.
• Proficiency with Windows, Linux and Android operating systems, virtual machines, network security and scripting languages such as Python for automation.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, networking credentials or equivalents.
• Background in DevSecOps, penetration testing and software testing is highly desirable.