Cyber Security Engineer
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Australian Capital Territory, Canberra
Industry
IT
Specialisation
Security
Salary
AU$180000 - AU$220000 per annum + Super
Contact Name
Kieran Waite
Contact Email
kieran.waite@talenza.com.au
Date published
10-11-2026
Job Reference
BBBH23046
Description
Canberra
Up to $220k base + Super
Join a major Australian technology and defence organisation supporting mission-critical, high-security environments. We are seeking a TSVP Cleared Security Engineer to help design, enhance and defend enterprise and cloud security capabilities across complex Defence programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineer and maintain security capabilities across Splunk, AWS, EDR/XDR, WAF and IDAM platforms
- Harden and secure Linux and Windows environments, including Active Directory, Windows Server and Group Policy
- Support security monitoring, detection engineering, threat hunting and incident response activities
- Manage integrations across threat intelligence and vulnerability management platforms
- Provide technical guidance on security architecture, operational security and risk reduction initiatives
- Contribute to research, testing and adoption of emerging cyber security technologies
- Participate in change reviews and collaborate with Defence stakeholders and partner security teams
Skills & Experience
- Current TSPV clearance
- Strong hands-on experience with SIEM, Cloud Security, EDR/XDR, WAFs, and Identity & Access Management
- Expertise in Linux and Windows security hardening
- Experience with Active Directory, Windows Server and Group Policy administration
- Background in SOC, Security Engineering, Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting or Incident Response environments
This is an opportunity to work on nationally significant programs within a highly skilled cyber security team, protecting critical systems and infrastructure in one of Australia's leading defence and technology organisations.