Overview
Cyber Security Engineer Jobs in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia at Vertical Scope Group
Title: Cyber Security Engineer
Company: Vertical Scope Group
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Principal Cyber Security Engineer (NV2)
Location: Canberra
Industry: Defence & National Security
- Be the driving force at the center of our client’s Australian Cybersecurity expansion.
- Gain global exposure and work closely with this leading U.S. company’s cyber team.
- Grow your team as you embed into this long-term leadership position, shaping cyber security function and best practice in Australia.
About you:
- 6–8+ years of cybersecurity experience, preferably in defence, government or critical infrastructure sectors
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
- CISSP certification (or equivalent), plus ASD recognized cybersecurity credentials
- Strong expertise in Linux systems, networking security and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Hands-on experience with security automation and monitoring tools, including Ansible, SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, SO2), antivirus (AV) solutions, ACAS, Anchore, SonarQube, and related security technologies
- Demonstrated ability to lead cybersecurity initiatives, influence architecture decisions and communicate effectively with stakeholders
- Willingness to travel within Australia to customer and partner locations, including secure government or defence sites, and occasional travel to clients offices in the United States for collaboration or project work.
- You must also be an Australian citizen, currently holding and able to maintain Australian Government NV2 security clearance.
About the Role:
As Cybersecurity Engineer, you will lead the design, implementation and oversight of cybersecurity architecture for defence grade systems across networks, platforms and on-premise environments. You will work across engineering and operations teams to ensure the integrity, compliance and resilience of secure systems in accordance with Australian standards and mission critical needs.
You will be instrumental in securing and maintaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) by implementing technical controls, conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with the Australian ISM, IRAP (Infosec Registered Assessors Program) and other defence frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and enforce cybersecurity standards in alignment with NIST, ISO/IEC 27001 and the ASD Essential Eight
- Support the preparation and submission of cybersecurity artifacts required for ATO processes, including security documentation, risk registers and evidence packages
- Implement and validate technical security controls in classified environments aligned with Australian ISM and ACSC requirements
- Develop and deploy security tools to address vulnerabilities, automate tasks and strengthen defences
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, vulnerability testing and security audits
- Hands-on configuration and monitoring of security tools, analysing logs and security events to detect, assess and respond to threats
- Collaborate with engineering teams to implement secure authentication, encryption and access control solutions
- Evaluate and integrate emerging cybersecurity technologies to enhance infrastructure protection
- Clearly articulate security strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support secure solution delivery
- Provide expert level troubleshooting and resolution of complex security challenges
What’s on Offer
This is not just another cybersecurity role — it’s an opportunity to step into a strategic, long-term career path with a growing international business.
- Exclusive international training with the client’s internal cyber team in the United States.
- A pathway to build and lead the Australian cyber function.
- Five weeks annual leave, private health allowance, wellness perks, and professional membership sponsorship.
- Attractive salary package with superannuation, bonus, and salary packaging options.
- Be part of a globally recognised, award-winning organisation where innovation powers impact.
How to Apply
If you’re a leading Cybersecurity Engineer who is ready to take the next step and become a central figure in shaping cyber security for a global technology leader in Australia, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV or reach out for a confidential discussion.
