Security Administrator

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

You will work closely with security engineers, network teams, and operational support teams to ensure systems remain secure, compliant, and operationally ready. The environment includes enterprise security capabilities such as logging, vulnerability management, identity and access controls, and security monitoring tools.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain enterprise security platforms including logging, vulnerability management, and identity services.
  • Support the implementation and configuration of security controls across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments.
  • Assist in maintaining compliance with government security frameworks such as ISM, PSPF, and Essential Eight.
  • Manage secure access services including VPNs, access controls, and endpoint protection systems.
  • Conduct vulnerability scanning, analysis, and remediation coordination.
  • Collaborate with network and infrastructure teams to maintain secure configurations across routers, firewalls, and security devices.
  • Support security monitoring, incident response readiness, and operational security processes.
  • Maintain technical security documentation and configuration baselines.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Must be an Australian Citizen to apply.
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience- Mandatory
  • Demonstrated experience working in security administration, security operations, or security engineering roles within complex ICT environments.
  • Strong understanding of government security frameworks and compliance requirements.
  • Experience supporting security monitoring, SIEM, vulnerability management, or endpoint security platforms.
  • Knowledge of network security technologies including VPNs, firewalls, and secure access controls.
  • Experience with enterprise security tools such as Splunk, Rapid7, Tanium, SentinelOne, or similar platforms is highly regarded.
  • Strong documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to work within large, complex, and regulated environments.

Benefits

  • Contribute to one of Australia’s largest and most significant network transformation programs
  • Competitive market-leading salary with a guaranteed annual bonus
  • Prime CBD location with flexible hybrid working arrangements

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

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