Security Engineer

Salary: Market Rates

Location: Melbourne, VIC
Work Type: Full‑time contract, 5 days on site (no WFH flexibility)
Workrights: Must be Australian Citizen, eligible for NV1
Duration: Initial 6 month ongoing contract

This role opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Information Security Systems Engineer to join a secure, enterprise environment supporting critical infrastructure. This is a hands‑on technical role focused on the deployment, operation and support of network and security systems within a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Security Engineering support to deploy and maintain network security products and services
• Support Network Operations and Engineering teams with testing and evaluation of security technologies
• Perform lifecycle testing and operational support of security architectures
• Manage enterprise access controls, configuration baselines and compliance requirements
• Configure and maintain VPN technologies
• Conduct vulnerability scanning, analysis and remediation activities
• Support and administer security tools including Splunk, Rapid7, Nessus, Tanium, CyberArk, Imprivata, SentinelOne, Airlock Digital and related technologies
• Develop and maintain technical security documentation

Essential Criteria

• Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT Systems or related field with a minimum of 4 years' relevant experience
• 5 to 7 years' experience in Network Security Engineering including specification, evaluation, testing, deployment and operation of security technologies such as Firewalls, Routers, Switches, IDS, WAF and VPN solutions
• Minimum 2 years' experience leading technical teams, monitoring performance, conducting reviews and participating in recruitment activities
• Experience with ASD Essential Eight, NIST and other security frameworks
• Experience analysing security logs and event data
• Experience managing enterprise configuration baselines
• Security+, Network+, CCNA and/or CISSP certifications

Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance are essential.




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