Cyber Security Specialist

About the role

Profectus is looking for experienced Cyber Security Specialists to join a major Australian Government program. You will protect critical business platforms, monitor threats, and lead incident response while collaborating with stakeholders and delivery partners.

Key responsibilities

• Provide operational security management, monitoring and access administration.
• Perform log monitoring, alert triage, vulnerability management and incident response.
• Investigate suspected attacks and manage security incidents through to resolution.
• Conduct security risk, vulnerability and business impact assessments.
• Support audits, assurance and compliance activities.
• Apply and advise on physical, procedural and technical security controls.
• Maintain accurate security records and contribute to policies, standards and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Strong operational security or incident response experience in complex environments.
• Experience with security monitoring, vulnerability management and incident handling.
• Knowledge of security controls, risk and impact analysis.
• Australian Government experience is mandatory.
• Ability to work independently and within multi‑vendor delivery teams.

Required skills

• Security monitoring
• Vulnerability management
• Incident response
• Log monitoring and alert triage
• Security risk assessment
• Forensics and threat detection tooling
• Familiarity with ISM, PSPF and Essential Eight frameworks
• CISSP or CISM certification

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangement – predominantly onsite with periodic remote days.
• Opportunity to contribute to high‑impact government projects.
• Supportive environment with a focus on professional development.