• 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.

• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IdAM), SCIM APIs, MS Graph and PowerShell
• 12 months + 1 x 12 month extension
• Must be an Australian Citizen with ability to obtain NV1 clearance

Our Client

This government agency is a service provider, responsible for providing and funding a range of support services to thousands of individuals across Australia. With multiple locations across Canberra, and nationwide, the organisation seeks only the most skilled and professional individuals to assist them in developing programs, policies and initiatives that will improve the quality of life for vulnerable Australians.

The Role

This opportunity will see you supporting enterprise Identity and Access Management capabilities within a large-scale multi-cloud environment. You will work closely with engineering and development teams to maintain and enhance identity solutions, improve automation capabilities and support secure access management practices across the organisation.

Your duties will include:

• Supporting and maintaining enterprise Identity and Access Management solutions
• Integrating identity solutions across multiple applications and cloud environments
• Developing and improving automation capabilities using PowerShell and APIs
• Supporting conditional access policies and secure access provisioning processes
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders while managing competing priorities

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience supporting Identity and Access Management environments

• Experience with APIs including SCIM, MS Graph and PowerShell scripting
• Exposure to cloud-based environments and identity integrations
• Experience with Microsoft Identity technologies and conditional access policies
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain NV1 clearance

Application Process

If you would like to apply, please click ‘APPLY’. For further information, contact Jaela on 0480 806 146 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com

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• 6 month initial contract + 2 x 6 month extension options
  
• Baseline security clearance required (NV1 desirable)

Position Overview
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Portal Architect to lead the design and architecture of a large-scale developer portal within a complex government digital environment. This role will drive the end-to-end technical design of a modern API and developer experience platform, supporting secure onboarding, API discovery, subscription management, and integration services for both internal and external users.
Working across frontend architecture, backend service design, cloud-native hosting, and integration patterns, you will play a key role in shaping a scalable and secure portal solution built using React, Docusaurus, AWS Lambda, and DynamoDB technologies. The position offers the opportunity to influence strategic platform direction while contributing to modern digital service delivery practices.

Key Duties

• Lead the technical architecture and design of a new developer portal platform
• Produce logical and physical architecture documentation and architecture decision records
• Define frontend, backend, integration, identity, and workflow architecture components
• Design secure cloud-native hosting and deployment approaches across AWS environments
• Define API integration patterns, onboarding workflows, and credential management processes
• Develop backend service architecture using AWS Lambda and DynamoDB
• Design integration approaches for API management, workflow, and registration systems
• Establish observability, resilience, monitoring, and operational support models
• Define content structures, metadata standards, and documentation publishing approaches
• Support transition planning and coexistence strategies for legacy and future portal capabilities

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong frontend architecture experience across modern SPA frameworks including React, Angular, or Vue
• Demonstrated experience designing developer portals, API platforms, or digital experience solutions
• Strong understanding of AWS hosting patterns including CloudFront, S3 static hosting, ECS Fargate, and serverless architectures
• Experience designing backend REST APIs and secure authentication/authorisation patterns including OAuth2
• Knowledge of OpenAPI specifications and developer-facing API documentation solutions
• Experience producing architecture artefacts suitable for government assurance and governance processes
• Experience designing serverless applications using AWS Lambda and related cloud-native services
• Understanding of API onboarding, credential lifecycle management, and developer self-service patterns
• Knowledge of accessibility standards including WCAG 2.1 AA
• Strong stakeholder engagement and technical communication skills
• Current Baseline security clearance required (NV1 highly regarded)

Application Process
If you would like to apply, please contact Emma on 0480 804 408 or email emma.gibbons@talentinternational.com

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Opportunity
Long-term day rate contract expected to go for minimum 2 years (12 + 12 m initial approval) with potential to extend beyond. Option to be based in Richmond or Geelong 3 days per week with work from home flexibility.

This is a large federal government agency developing internal IT capability as they move away from a shared services IT model across other departments. The IT office is currently leading one of Australia’s largest Salesforce implementations, cloud migrations, and development of commercial API’s using a SAFe methodology.

Role
As an APS6 Identity Engineer L3 your role is to provide technical support and maintenance of the Identity and Access Management (IDM) function for the agency. The Identity Engineer will operate as a member of a team supporting the corporate enterprise IdAM solution in a multi-cloud environment.

Duties

• Maintain the IdAM solution, including on boarding new services in a multi-cloud environment
• Provide input to and adhere to underpinning policies and procedures in relation to access provisioning, removal, auditing, privileged access etc.
• Actively work to reduce manual effort by driving towards automation
• Work with development and engineering teams to integrate the IdAM solution across multiple applications and environments
• Possess the ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Respond to and prioritise competing and often urgent requests in a calm and efficient manner while also maintaining high work standards
• Manage confidential and sensitive information

Success Measures

• Minimum 3 to 5+ years’ experience designing, implementing, and supporting Identity and Access Management solutions and automations
• Experience in APIs, especially SCIM. MS Graph and developing in PowerShell
• Experience working with cloud/multi-cloud environments
• Experience working in Microsoft Identity solutions, including designing, implementing and maintaining conditional access policies
• Australian citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance

Apply
Submit your resume ASAP, or direct any questions to Jarrodd.edwards@talentinternational.com. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications closing Wednesday 20th May with submissions to Client required on Friday 22^nd May with selection criteria addressed (to be provided).

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• ACT Based, on site.
• 6-12 month contract
• Current NV2 is mandatory

Position Overview
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Field Service Representative to support the maintenance, administration, and ongoing sustainment of complex ICT and cyber capability environments within a secure government setting. Working as part of a collaborative operations team, you will provide frontline technical support across physical and virtual infrastructure, cyber range environments, and mission-critical systems.
This role is suited to a technically capable ICT professional who thrives in fast-paced operational environments and enjoys working across infrastructure, support, maintenance, and system administration activities. You will contribute to the delivery and sustainment of scalable cyber capability platforms that support training, operational planning, and enterprise technology outcomes.

Key Duties

• Provide Level 1 and Level 2 technical support across multiple ICT environments and systems
• Maintain and administer physical and virtual infrastructure, including endpoints and network devices
• Support scheduled maintenance activities in accordance with established maintenance frameworks and documentation
• Assist with system upgrades, updates, patching, and hardware maintenance activities
• Participate in support request triage, troubleshooting, and incident resolution
• Conduct auditing and asset management activities across supported environments
• Support product testing, evaluation, and implementation activities
• Assist with new service rollouts, hardware installations, and operational support tasks
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver ongoing operational support
• Provide timely technical feedback, reporting, and recommendations to stakeholders

Skills and Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience in IT Administration within complex ICT environments
• Experience supporting physical and virtual network infrastructure and devices
• Previous experience working within cross-functional ICT or project teams
• Experience supporting secure or government-based systems and networks
• Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision in operational environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and customer service skills
• Experience with PowerShell scripting (desirable)
• Understanding of cyber security principles and practices (desirable)
• Industry certifications or qualifications in Cyber Security, VMware, or related technologies highly regarded
• Certified in Leading SAFe® or willingness to obtain upon engagement

Application Process
If you would like to apply, please contact Emma on 0480 804 408 or email emma.gibbons@talentinternational.com

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Senior Security Operations Specialist
Location: Australia-wide (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)
Contract: 12-Month Initial Contract + Extensions
Clearance: Baseline clearance required or ability to obtain

We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Operations Specialist to support a high-performing cyber security team within a large enterprise environment. This is a hands-on technical role focused on monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to cyber security threats across cloud and enterprise platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to cyber security incidents and alerts
• Develop and optimise SIEM/SOAR detection rules and dashboards
• Conduct threat hunting and security investigations
• Support incident response, root cause analysis, and remediation activities
• Develop automation scripts and security playbooks
• Manage vulnerabilities and support remediation efforts
• Work closely with technical teams to improve security posture
• Maintain security documentation and operational processes

Required Experience

• Strong hands-on experience in cyber security operations
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, or similar SIEM/SOAR platforms
• Knowledge of incident response and threat analysis processes
• Scripting and automation experience
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure or cloud security environments
• Understanding of Australian cyber security frameworks including ISM and Essential Eight

Desirable

• Previous government or enterprise security experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical teams

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please apply with your updated CV or reach out Luther Borgas at luther.borgas@outbacktalent.com

Deputy Cyber Manager

Location: Williamtown, NSW
Clearance: NV2
Salary: Up to $190,000

An opportunity exists for an experienced Cyber Governance & Readiness Specialist to join a Defence-focused program within a leading global engineering and professional services organisation supporting critical government and Defence capability outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder engagement across cyber governance activities
• Support cyber readiness, governance, technology, and policy initiatives
• Develop planning documentation, standards, and compliance artefacts
• Coordinate Verification & Validation (V&V) activities
• Support governance and assurance processes within a secure Defence environment

Required Skills & Experience

• Current NV2 Security Clearance
• Proven Defence industry or Defence environment experience
• Experience across cyber governance, compliance, and readiness activities
• Strong documentation, standards, and policy writing capability
• Exposure to V&V and assurance processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Working Arrangements

• Full-time on-site role based in Williamtown, NSW – with potential flexibility in future depending on team arrangements

Please note:

Only Australian citizens with an active NV2 security clearance will be considered for this position.

Opportunity knocks:

Our client is looking for an intermediate-level SOC Analyst to join them at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. In this role, you will take responsibilities for investigations, supporting response coordination, and contributing to SOC maturity. It’s a great opportunity to be part of a newly created, high-performing team while settling into brand-new offices designed to support collaboration and innovation.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead investigation of security alerts and incidents
• Coordinate and support incident response
• Identify gaps and improvements in detection and response
• Contribute to playbooks and continuous improvement
• Support on-call operations

About you:

• 2-3 years of proven experience in a SOC role
• Strong incident investigation and response capability
• MUST have experience with SIEM, EDR, and cloud platforms
• Clear communicator who works well across teams and is highly adaptable

Next Steps:

If this sounds like you and you’re keen to learn more, we’d love to hear from you – APPLY today with your CV and let’s have a chat!

Please note: Only candidates currently based in New Zealand with valid working eligibility will be considered for this opportunity.

About the role

This role suits an analyst ready to step up – taking responsibility for investigations, supporting response coordination, and contributing to SOC maturity.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead investigation of security alerts and incidents
• Coordinate and support incident response
• Identify gaps and improvements in detection and response
• Contribute to playbooks and continuous improvement
• Support on-call operations

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a SOC role
• Strong incident investigation and response capability
• Experience with SIEM, EDR and cloud platforms
• Clear communicator who works well across teams and is highly adaptable

Cyber Security Systems Engineer | Operational Technology

Location: Inner West, NSW
Contract until 30 June (strong view to extend long term)
Immediate start required
Rate: $950 -1000 / day + super

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Systems Engineer with strong Operational Technology (OT) expertise to join a critical cyber security program within a complex infrastructure environment.

This role will support both current technical delivery and contribute to future cyber security roadmap planning, playing a key part in strengthening security controls across operational systems.

You will work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to design, implement, and enhance cyber security capabilities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support technical delivery and advisory activities across cyber security initiatives
• Contribute to both current program delivery and future roadmap planning
• Design, implement and support cyber security controls across OT environments
• Provide input into technical design, integration, and security architecture
• Support incident response and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with technical and operational stakeholders across multiple teams
• Ensure security controls align with organisational and regulatory frameworks

Key Requirements

• Strong experience working in Operational Technology (OT) environments
• Proven hands-on delivery experience in:
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• SIEM platforms and endpoint protection tools
• Ability to contribute to technical design and implementation, not just advisory
• Strong understanding of cyber security principles in complex infrastructure environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with automated threat detection tools and frameworks
• Exposure to application control tools
• Experience with tools such as G-Ray, CuroPine (or similar technologies)
• Experience in critical infrastructure, transport, utilities or similar environments

Apply Now!

If you are a Cyber Security Engineer with strong OT and hands-on delivery experience, and are available to start immediately, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Deqa Omer at Talent International for a confidential discussion : deqa.omer@talentinternational.com

We have partnered with a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, specialized in customized technology services that empower businesses to thrive in a digital landscape. Their team of experts is dedicated to delivering strategic consulting, robust cybersecurity, and comprehensive managed services, all designed to drive efficiency and growth.

They are looking for a Principal Architect with a background in Cybersecurity and a balanced focus on Business Development (50%) and Service Delivery (50%). This role is ideal for a highly motivated professional who thrives in a matrix organization, leading multiple projects while engaging with vendors and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-sales engagement – work closely with vendors and customers to craft solutions.
• Project oversight – act as an Engagement Manager, ensuring successful project execution.
• Oversee 5-6 concurrent projects, managing budgets, customer success, change orders etc..
• Provide leadership within a matrix structure, guiding field leaders responsible for delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other key stakeholders.
• Cybersecurity & Networking focus – Less compliance-heavy, more technical/networking-based projects.
• Manage service delivery and drive business growth through consultative engagements.
• Track project status and provide status reports when necessary.
• Engage in strategic discussions around project execution, client satisfaction, and expansion.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experienced in both service delivery and business development.
• Strong background in cybersecurity, networking, and technical pre-sales.
• Technology experience with security (Check Point, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler) and networking (Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet).
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and challenges that affect IT programs such as SOC2, SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, State and Federal privacy laws, and SEC regulations
• Adept at working in a matrix organization, leading projects, and coordinating resources.
• Able to balance project execution with growth initiatives.
• Strategic thinker who can collaborate across teams and drive results.

Work Schedule & Travel Expectations:

• Hybrid role with some in-office presence required 1x a week.
• Some Travel required.

Salary listed is OTE – $190-220k

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