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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In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring a seamless and positive technology experience for end users, from initial rollout to continuous improvement, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive adoption and user satisfaction.

This role role will manage cloud and hosting services ensuring end to end ownership of the product life cycle. This role will also be responsible to align with global product owners to advocate for harmonisation of end user products and services within APAC core countries.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable connectivity infrastructure, including on premise LAN, WAN, Network Security, Network Wireless, Network automation and Network monitoring technologies.
• All systems being worldwide and interconnected, the will support all strategy and policies compliant with the business group and define APAC standards and apply them in a harmonized way to all entities
• Support Architects when developing technical roadmaps for Connectivity upgrades, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technological advancements.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field;
• Proven experience (>5 years) in Connectivity design, implementation, and management.
• In-depth experience knowledge in the following areas:
• Local Area Network deployment and troubleshooting
• Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Wifi technologies deployment and troubleshooting
• Cisco Catalyst Center and Cisco Software Defined Access deployment and troubleshooting
• Network Security technologies such as Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ASA/Firepower VPN gateways, Cisco ISE and Bluecoat proxy

Please note Australian citizenship is required for this opportunity (required for security clearance).

This is a Brisbane based role.

If you are interested in this role, please apply using the button below or alternatively email your CV to brid.coughlan@talentinternational.com

Are you a seasoned Technical Business Analyst looking to contribute to a major cyber security and technology transformation initiative within a large enterprise environment?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst – Technical to support critical security, infrastructure, and technology uplift programs. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside senior stakeholders, architects, engineers, security specialists, and delivery teams to drive meaningful business and technology outcomes.

About the Role

This position will focus on supporting key cyber security and technology initiatives, including vulnerability management, system uplift, risk reduction programs, and enterprise technology improvements.

You will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business and technology teams, ensuring requirements are clearly defined, solutions are fit for purpose, and projects are successfully delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, developers, and delivery teams to analyse requirements and define technology solutions
• Translate business objectives into detailed functional and technical requirements
• Lead end-to-end requirements gathering, analysis, documentation, and traceability activities
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, and discovery sessions
• Support solution design discussions with architecture and engineering teams
• Analyse existing systems, applications, integrations, and data flows
• Assess the impact of proposed changes across technology platforms and business processes
• Support delivery teams with process improvement initiatives and reporting
• Collaborate with vendors, managed service providers, and offshore teams to achieve project outcomes
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Build strong relationships across business and technical stakeholder groups

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Technical Business Analyst within complex enterprise environments
• Strong business and technical requirements elicitation and documentation skills
• Experience working across infrastructure, applications, systems integration, and technology delivery projects
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Hands-on experience with JIRA and related delivery tools

Highly Regarded

• Experience in Cyber Security programs
• Vulnerability Management experience
• Exposure to Infrastructure, Networks, Cloud, or Enterprise Technology environments
• Experience working within SDLC and technology governance frameworks
• Experience delivering large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives

Why Apply?

• High-profile enterprise technology and cyber security initiatives
• Competitive daily rate of $900-$985 per day (including super)
• 12-month contract with strong extension potential
• Collaborative and supportive delivery environment
• Opportunity to work with senior technology and business leaders

If you’re a Technical Business Analyst with strong enterprise delivery experience and a passion for cyber security, technology transformation, and driving business outcomes, apply now or reach out to ray.stewart@talentinternational.com and take the next step in your contracting career.

Talent International is currently recruiting multiple Customer Service Agent to work for the NSW Government , based in Parramatta. This position is a 6-month contract with a view to be extended, and the role pays $35.80 per hour + Super.

7.5 hours a day / 37.5 hours a week

Location (will they be WFH or office): 4PSQ Parramatta – Onsite Monday to Friday. Flexible/Hybrid working options available 

About the Role

You will be working within the Social Impact Programs Branch, supporting either the Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) or Energy Rebates teams. The program delivers crisis payments and energy support worth millions of dollars annually.

In this role, you will:

• Assess customer eligibility for government assistance programs
• Communicate with customers via phone and email
• Liaise with energy retailers to coordinate support for customers
• Provide clear, accurate and empathetic customer service
• Work within established frameworks to make eligibility decisions
• Meet KPIs in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

About You

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Experience in high-volume contact centre or customer service environments
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to quickly learn and apply complex information
• A proactive, adaptable and can-do attitude
• High attention to detail and integrity in decision-making
• Confidence working with vulnerable or distressed customers

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.

OpenShift Container Platform Architect

12-Month Contract | Immediate Start | Sydney | 3 Days Onsite

Duration: 12-month upfront contract with strong extension potential

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced OpenShift Container Platform Architect to join a high-performing enterprise team. This role offers a blend of architecture, design, project delivery, and hands-on engineering work. You will play a key role in driving the organisation’s containerisation strategy while supporting and enhancing the existing OpenShift platform.

Working closely with security, infrastructure, and development teams, you will design and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing container platform solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, build, deploy, and test OpenShift platform enhancements.
• Lead containerisation initiatives using OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Manage platform performance, optimisation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and development teams.
• Build new clusters and support application migration activities.
• Contribute to infrastructure automation and DevOps practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and project teams.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an OpenShift Architect or Senior OpenShift Engineer.
• Strong Red Hat OpenShift architecture and design expertise.
• Hands-on experience building clusters and migrating applications.
• Strong Kubernetes experience.
• Experience with Ansible automation.
• Strong Infrastructure as Code and infrastructure automation skills.
• Experience working with DevOps pipelines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong project leadership and coordination experience.

Nice to Have

• VMware experience.
• ArgoCD, Terraform, Tekton, Jenkins, and related DevOps tools.
• Enterprise-scale platform transformation experience.

Interview Process

• Two-stage interview process.