• 12 Month Contract
• $1020 Per Day
• Brisbane Based

Working closely with technical and business stakeholders, you will provide architectural leadership across a range of strategic initiatives while driving modern platform engineering and cloud adoption practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-level and detailed solution architectures for platform services, integrations, automation, and operational tooling.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and platform initiatives from requirements gathering through to implementation and operational handover.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, security, and vendor teams to ensure successful platform adoption and integration.
• Translate business and technical requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient technology solutions.
• Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership to project teams and stakeholders.
• Champion cloud-native design principles, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and platform engineering best practices.
• Support the integration of enterprise systems, SaaS platforms, identity services, monitoring solutions, and security controls.
• Manage multiple concurrent initiatives while maintaining alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Work closely with vendors, managed service providers, and delivery partners to achieve successful outcomes.

Required Experience

• Strong experience across the Microsoft technology stack.
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Entra ID and Azure Active Directory.
• Proven experience configuring and managing Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions.
• Experience integrating SaaS platforms within enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated capability designing and implementing SaaS-based processes and configurations aligned to business requirements.
• Proven delivery experience within large-scale enterprise organisations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• Understanding of compliance and governance frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, Critical Infrastructure standards, or similar regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working within highly regulated or complex enterprise environments.

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• 12 Month Contract
• $1020 Per Day
• Brisbane Based

Key Responsibilities

• Design high-level and detailed solution architectures for platform services, integrations, automation, and operational tooling.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of platform initiatives from requirements gathering through to implementation and operational handover.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, security, and vendor teams to ensure successful platform adoption and integration.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient platform solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
• Champion cloud-native design principles, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and platform engineering best practices.
• Support integration across enterprise systems, SaaS platforms, identity services, monitoring solutions, and security controls.
• Manage multiple concurrent initiatives while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Work closely with vendors, managed service providers, and offshore delivery teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience designing and implementing Kubernetes platforms, ideally using Amazon EKS.
• Strong background delivering enterprise-scale cloud platforms and integrations.
• Extensive infrastructure architecture experience across:
  • Storage and Backup
  • Server Operating Environments
  • Network Security and Firewalls
  • Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
  • Microsoft Technologies
  • Security Controls and Governance
• Experience leading technology transformation initiatives and driving adoption of modern engineering practices.
• Strong hands-on experience with automation technologies and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar).
• Experience working within multi-vendor environments, including managed service providers and offshore delivery teams.

Desirable

• Experience with platform engineering practices and developer self-service platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud security, observability, and enterprise integration patterns.
• AWS certifications and Kubernetes certifications highly regarded.

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• 12 Months
• $1150 Per Day
• Brisbane Based

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic cybersecurity and AI-enabled transformation initiatives within a large enterprise environment. You will drive programs focused on cyber risk reduction, security operations, vulnerability management, third-party security assurance, and AI readiness, ensuring successful delivery from initiation through to operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity and AI-related projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and dependencies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and consulting partners.
• Deliver security uplift initiatives across vulnerability management, third-party risk, security operations, and technology modernisation.
• Support AI readiness and security initiatives, ensuring appropriate governance, risk management, and operational integration.
• Manage procurement activities, vendor engagements, and managed service transitions.
• Prepare executive reporting, governance packs, and steering committee updates.
• Facilitate Agile delivery practices including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering large-scale cybersecurity programs within enterprise environments.
• Strong stakeholder, vendor, and executive management capability.
• Experience leading multiple concurrent projects and workstreams.
• Strong governance, risk, financial, and delivery management skills.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments and using Jira.

Highly Desirable

• Vulnerability & Patch Management
• Third-Party Risk Management
• Security Operations / SOC Programs
• AI Governance, Risk, or Readiness Initiatives
• Managed Service Implementations & Transitions
• Infrastructure Modernisation & Technology Uplift
• Security Tooling & Automation

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• 12-month contract
• Northwestern suburb location
• Hybrid – 3 days on site

Due to an uplift of our client’s enterprise architecture, our federal government client needs a Cyber Networking Engineer to assist with cutting-edge cybersecurity and network infrastructure. In this pivotal role within our, you’ll lead the design, modernization, and secure operation of hybrid network environments, supporting innovative cloud initiatives and enterprise-wide security strategies. Your expertise will ensure the systems are resilient against cyber threats while optimising performance and compliance, making a tangible impact on national safety and public well-being.

Required Skills:

• Extensive hands-on experience in delivering Azure hybrid networking solutions, including configuring hybrid connectivity (BGP, OSPF, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute).
• Proven ability to develop and support on-premise networking solutions, managing enterprise network infrastructure effectively.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, with practical experience implementing security controls such as firewalls, proxies, WAF, and threat mitigation tools.
• Strong skills in configuring enterprise perimeter technologies, including Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Cisco ASA firewalls, with an emphasis on policy design and traffic inspection.
• Competence in managing Microsoft 365 security and identity governance (Entra ID, Conditional Access, Defender, Sentinel).
• Familiarity with vulnerability management tools like Tenable and Qualys, alongside scripting automation (PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible).

Nice to Have Skills:

• Certifications in networking (Azure, Cisco, Fortinet) or cybersecurity.
• Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere or Hyper-V.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Azure Monitor or SolarWinds.
• Skills in automation scripting for network and security operations.

Required Qualifications and Security Clearance:

• A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Baseline Security Clearance is mandatory.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex hybrid infrastructure environments, ideally within regulated or government sectors.
• Several years of professional experience specializing in enterprise networking and security.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to undertake occasional interstate travel.
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid environment, with three days onsite per week.

Take this opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant organization committed to safety and innovation. If you’re passionate about cybersecurity, network modernization, and making a meaningful difference, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of Australia’s radiation safety infrastructure.
For more information, please contact: shelley.harrison@talentinternational.com

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A well-known Australian enterprise organisation is seeking an Offensive Security Engineer to join their team on an initial twelve-month engagement.

Joining a high-profile cyber security program which will focus on the use of AI technologies within cyber, the successful candidate will be responsible for validating the effectiveness of security controls, detections, and logging capabilities across the organisation. Working within a collaborative security team, you will conduct red and purple team exercises, identify security gaps, and drive remediation activities to strengthen the organisation’s overall security posture.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications
• Proven experience in offensive security, red teaming, purple teaming, or adversary emulation within large and complex environments
• Hands-on experience with attack-path analysis, exploitation techniques, command and control (C2) frameworks, and security testing across cloud, infrastructure, and endpoint environments
• Strong understanding of security monitoring, detection engineering, and logging validation
• Experience conducting Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) activities and leveraging MITRE ATT&CK frameworks
• Ability to identify control gaps and work closely with engineering teams to drive remediation outcomes
• Strong Python scripting and automation capabilities
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and strengthen the organisation’s approach to emerging AI-driven cyber threats while working at the forefront of offensive security. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online now!

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A well-known Australian enterprise organisation is seeking a Security Engineer with strong SIEM and cyber operations experience to join their team on an initial twelve-month program engagement.

Joining a high-profile cyber security program focused on the use of AI technologies within cyber security, the successful candidate will be responsible for the ongoing development, integration, and optimisation of the organisation’s security operations platform. Working within a collaborative security team, you will leverage your strong Security Operations and SIEM expertise to enhance threat detection capabilities, drive security tool integrations, and support the AI-enabled infrastructure that underpins modern security operations.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications
• Proven experience in Security Operations, SIEM engineering, or security platform engineering within large and complex environments
• Strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Azure, KQL, or other enterprise SIEM platforms
• Hands-on experience with log ingestion, source onboarding, normalisation, and log pipeline management
• Experience integrating security technologies including EDR, XDR, cloud security, email security, threat intelligence, and related platforms
• Strong understanding of API integrations, connectors, Event Hub, and security tooling interoperability
• Experience with Python scripting, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform or Bicep
• Experience building or supporting SOAR workflows, automation, and security orchestration capabilities
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of AI-enabled security operations within a large-scale enterprise environment. To be considered for this opportunity, please apply online now.

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Talent International is currently recruiting for a Secretariat Support Officer to work for the Local Government, based in Parramatta. This position is a contract role for up to 8 weeks with a view to be extended, and the role pays $57.28 per hour + Super.

About the Role

You will play a key role in supporting the coordination and delivery of Council Meetings and Councillor Workshops, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality administrative support to the Secretariat function.

This is a high-visibility role working closely with Councillors and senior stakeholders, requiring flexibility in office attendance and working hours to support meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Council Meetings and Councillor Workshops end-to-end
• Provide efficient Secretariat support to Committee and Council meetings
• Attend meetings and workshops, including minute taking and action tracking
• Prepare and coordinate business papers, reports, presentations, and workshop materials
• Support staff in using Council’s business paper systems
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Manage incoming correspondence, training coordination, and conference logistics
• Provide research, reporting, and project support to the Secretariat team
• Maintain accurate records and manage meeting-related documentation
• Deliver general high-level administrative support

About You

• Minimum 4+ years’ experience supporting Council, Board, or Senior Executives
• Strong background in high-level administration and stakeholder engagement
• Experience with MS Office and EDRMS systems
• Skilled in preparing and reviewing reports, presentations, and official documents
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Typing speed of 60 WPM+
• Certificate IV in Business (Administration) or equivalent experience (desirable)

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Talent International is currently recruiting a multiple Associate Procurement Managers to work for the NSW Government, based in Macquarie Park(Hybrid). This is a contract until the 30th of June, with the possibility of extension, paying between $750 and $950/day plus Super.

8 hours per day/ 40 hours per week

Primary Purpose of the Role:

The Associate Procurement Manager will support the development of category plans and lead strategic sourcing activities to deliver best-practice procurement and value-for-money outcomes aligned with NSW Government procurement objectives. The role will work across varying client portfolios and category groups based on evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver category management and sourcing activities
• Lead and support strategic sourcing events in line with legislative and policy requirements
• Provide procurement advice, governance, and guidance across the agency
• Prepare, negotiate, and review supplier agreements and commercial arrangements
• Identify, manage, and mitigate procurement risks
• Monitor procurement activities and provide reporting and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Maintain procurement records and compliance documentation
• Support compliant and effective procurement activities aligned with Procurement Managers

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong understanding of the NSW Government Procurement Framework, policies, procedures, and legislation, including probity requirements
• Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
• Experience working within complex, politically and commercially sensitive environments
• Strong negotiation, communication, and influencing skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver procurement outcomes effectively

Essential Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Contract Management, or related discipline and/or equivalent demonstrated experience.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, has been engaged to support the growth of a brand-new engineering team being established in Australia by one of the world’s largest and most recognised technology organisations. We are seeking a Systems Development Engineer (SysDE) to join a highly technical team responsible for building and automating critical cloud and networking infrastructure supporting a major national technology program.

Role Title: Systems Development Engineer

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Sydney CBD | 5 days onsite

Salary: Circa $230,000 package + sign-on bonuses + equity

Role Details

• Design, develop and deploy software, automation and tooling supporting large-scale cloud and networking environments
• Build scalable systems and automation capabilities that improve operational efficiency, reliability and performance
• Work closely with network, infrastructure and software engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges at scale
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks, internal platforms and engineering solutions
• Contribute to the design, deployment and long-term operation of foundational infrastructure

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong programming experience in Python, Go, Java, C++, C# or similar modern languages
• Experience across Linux, cloud, infrastructure engineering, automation and systems engineering
• Background in Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering or Network Automation
• Understanding of networking fundamentals including routing, switching, load balancers, firewalls and enterprise network environments
• Experience designing, building, deploying and supporting large-scale production systems

Additional Details & Benefits

• Opportunity to join one of the world’s largest technology organisations during the build phase of a significant new Australian program
• Work on highly secure, large-scale infrastructure and networking environments
• Existing PV, NV1 or NV2 security clearances highly regarded
• Candidates eligible to obtain a Positive Vetting (PV) clearance are encouraged to apply
• Relocation assistance available for interstate candidates
• Long-term career growth and exposure to unique technical challenges at significant scale

To Apply

If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please apply now and submit your resume.

Senior Network Engineer

📍 Parramatta, Sydney
📅 12-Month Contract | Strong Potential for Extension
💰 Competitive Daily Rate

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join a major enterprise environment based in Parramatta. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a large-scale network transformation and security uplift program focused on Zero Trust, network segmentation, secure access, and infrastructure modernisation.

Working closely with Network, Infrastructure, Cyber Security, and Operations teams, you will help design, implement, and support secure, resilient, and high-performing network services across a complex multi-site environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement enterprise network solutions aligned with architecture standards and best practices.

• Deliver network transformation initiatives including segmentation, access control, and security uplift programs.

• Configure and support Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, including policy development and enforcement.

• Support secure connectivity models including SD-WAN, SSE, SASE, and hybrid network architectures.

• Deliver network upgrades, refreshes, and remediation activities across enterprise environments.

• Monitor network performance and availability, proactively identifying and resolving issues.

• Integrate network telemetry into monitoring and SIEM platforms to improve observability.

• Produce implementation, operational, and handover documentation.

• Collaborate with project teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery outcomes.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Senior Network Engineer within large enterprise environments.

• Strong experience delivering network segmentation, Zero Trust, or security transformation initiatives.

• Hands-on experience with Network Access Control (NAC) technologies such as Aruba ClearPass.

• Strong understanding of firewall policies, segmentation controls, and access enforcement.

• Experience with secure access technologies including SSE, SASE, Prisma Access, or Zscaler.

• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Technical Expertise

Experience with several of the following technologies:

• Palo Alto Networks (NGFW, Prisma Access)

• Zero Trust Architecture / SASE

• Zscaler

• Aruba Networking (Switching, Wireless, ClearPass)

• Ruckus Wireless

• Citrix ADC / NetScaler

• Cisco Networking Technologies

• Cisco DevNet / Network Automation

• Illumio, Akamai Guardicore, VMware vDefend, or Trend Micro XShield

• SD-WAN technologies

• SolarWinds, NetFlow, SNMP, HP IMC

• IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, QoS, Routing & Switching

• Network Monitoring and SIEM Integration

Desirable Certifications

• CCNP Enterprise

• Aruba Certifications (ACMP, ACSP, ClearPass)

• Palo Alto PCNSE

• Cisco DevNet

• Zscaler or Prisma Access Certifications

• Illumio Certification

• Citrix ADC / NetScaler Certification

• Azure Network Engineer (AZ-700)

What’s on Offer

• 12-month contract with strong likelihood of extension.

• Parramatta-based role with a leading enterprise organisation.

• Opportunity to work on a major network transformation and cyber security uplift program.

• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies including Zero Trust, SASE, NAC, and micro-segmentation.

• Collaborative and highly skilled technical environment.

• Competitive daily rate.

If you’re a Senior Network Engineer with strong enterprise networking and security experience and are looking to contribute to a high-profile transformation program, we’d love to hear from you.

• Permanent Position
• Eastern Suburbs Location | Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Splunk Enterprise Security | MITRE ATT&CK | ISO 27001/27002 & NIST

The Role

This is a senior, high-impact cyber security opportunity for a Principal-level practitioner to play a defining role in strengthening threat detection, vulnerability management, and security intelligence across a complex technology environment. Working within a well-resourced cyber security function, you will leverage advanced SIEM capabilities, including Splunk Enterprise Security, to deliver effective monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response. You will apply deep expertise across operating systems, security frameworks, and modern threat landscapes to protect critical systems and data, while continuously improving detection coverage and aligning security controls with industry-leading standards including ISO 27001/27002, NIST, and CIS.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, and investigate cyber threats using advanced SIEM capabilities, including Splunk Enterprise Security and SPL-based threat hunting techniques, to ensure timely identification and mitigation of security risks.
• Lead vulnerability management activities, identifying, prioritising, and driving remediation across the enterprise environment in line with a risk-based approach and aligned to relevant security frameworks.
• Conduct end-to-end incident response, from initial triage and containment through to root cause analysis, lessons learned, and improvement recommendations that strengthen the organisation’s security posture.
• Enhance and refine detection use cases, continuously improving coverage, fidelity, and response playbooks in alignment with MITRE ATT&CK TTPs, APT intelligence, and evolving threat landscapes.
• Translate complex technical risks and security findings into clear, risk-based reporting and recommendations for stakeholders, supporting informed security decision-making across the organisation.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in cyber security operations, encompassing vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response across complex enterprise environments.
• Advanced hands-on proficiency with SIEM platforms, preferably Splunk Enterprise Security, including SPL query development, use case tuning, and threat hunting workflows.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks including ISO 27001/27002, NIST, and CIS, with demonstrated ability to align security controls and operational practices to these standards.
• Solid understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, APT groups, TTPs, threat modelling, and attack vectors, with practical experience applying this knowledge to detection engineering and response activities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into clear, business-relevant risk insights for diverse audiences, from technical teams to senior leadership.

What’s in it for You

• Permanent ongoing position.
• High-impact, principal-level role embedded within a mature and well-resourced cyber security function.
• Work at the forefront of threat intelligence, detection engineering, and vulnerability management in a complex enterprise environment.

Apply today and Jimmy Nguyen will reach out to disclose further information.

Job Summary / Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Specialist to support a major ERP transformation program, including delivery of multiple high-value and complex procurement activities for a prestigious WA client. This role will work across the full procurement lifecycle and partner closely with program teams, business stakeholders, consultants and contract specialists to deliver successful sourcing outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of sourcing activities for ERP program work packages
• Develop and lead procurement strategies for complex RFx processes
• Create sourcing strategies, commercial models and evaluation frameworks
• Partner with program, legal and contracts teams to define requirements and manage risk
• Support commercial negotiations including pricing, SLAs, delivery models and contractual terms
• Assist with contract establishment and vendor management activities
• Ensure governance, probity and compliance requirements are maintained throughout procurement activities
• Provide input into bid release, evaluation and recommendation processes

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end technology procurement activities including complex RFPs
• Experience working on large-scale transformation programs
• Experience engaging with system integrators, consulting firms and managed service providers
• Contract management knowledge
• ERP and SAP S/4HANA procurement experience
• Governance and compliance focus
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

Apply Now

To be considered for this opportunity you must be currently residing in WA and have extensive technology focused sourcing experience.

To find out more, please forward your updated CV to Huma Irshad by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button. Alternatively, please call for a confidential chat on 0418 594 901 or email huma.irshad@talentinternational.com

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