A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to join their team on an initial six month contract.

Joining a security by design practice, you will be working on a number of project engagements and engaging with business stakeholders from across the business. You will be responsible for conducting security and threat assessments to ensure workloads or systems are assessed against appropriate security controls, risk mitigation exercises to ensure adequate controls have been considered as part of the overall solution, as well as providing recommendations and advice to ensure solutions falls within internal security guidelines.

This position will suit candidates who are collaborative, with strong stakeholder engagement skills combined with a solid background in cyber security architecture.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications (i.e. CISSP)
• Strong experience working as a Cyber Security Consultant within large complex environments (preferably Financial Services)
• Good understanding of information security / architecture / risk frameworks such as SABSA, NIST 800, ISO 27001 / 31000 and/or TOGAF
• Proven experience consulting and providing advice to business and technical stakeholders on a range of projects
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to consult, negotiate and influence
• Superior verbal and written communication skills

This role can be offered on a remote basis with the option of working hybrid from their Sydney or Parramatta office.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online now!

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Senior Cyber Security Consultant

We are looking for a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to join a growing technology consulting team, supporting enterprise and government clients across complex security environments.
This role will suit someone with strong security engineering experience, solid stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to provide technical advice across a range of cyber security technologies.

Location: Canberra,
Work model: Hybrid
Clearance: Baseline clearance with ability to obtain NV1.

About the role
You will work across multiple client environments, providing security advice, solution design, implementation support, and ongoing service improvement across cyber engineering services.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical security advice to internal teams, service delivery teams, and customers
• Lead customer meetings and technical workshops
• Support security design, gap analysis, and implementation planning
• Assist with incident, problem, and change management activities
• Review and improve customer security environments
• Support upgrades, policy tuning, new implementations, and service improvements
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
• Maintain awareness of emerging security threats, trends, and technologies

Skills and experience

• 5+ years’ experience in security engineering, consulting, or support
• Strong understanding of IP networking and security principles
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• SSE / ZTNA technologies such as Zscaler or Netskope
• Next-generation firewalls such as Fortinet or Palo Alto
• Web application filtering such as F5 or Imperva
• Vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable or Rapid7
• Microsoft security tools, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, or similar
• Ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience developing security designs, standards, and implementation plans
• Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks, or ASD Essential Eight
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach

Benefits

• Salary package from $120k-$150k including super, depending on experience
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Opportunity to work across varied enterprise and government projects

This is a great opportunity for a security professional looking to step into a consulting role with exposure to multiple clients, modern security technologies, and complex project environments.

Apply now or contact Luther Borgas at luther.borgas@outbacktalent.com

We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join a high-profile cyber security program focused on modernising Security Operations and leveraging AI-driven capabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in designing, building, and operating the security platforms that underpin a large-scale enterprise environment. You will own critical SIEM and integration capabilities, helping to improve threat detection, automation, and security operations effectiveness.

About the Role

As the Security Engineer – SIEM & Integration, you will be responsible for the security data pipeline, SIEM platform engineering, security tool integrations, and automation capabilities that support a modern SOC environment.

You will work closely with cyber security, engineering, infrastructure, cloud, and operations teams to deliver scalable and resilient security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage enterprise SIEM platforms, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability
• Design and maintain log ingestion, onboarding, normalisation, filtering, and routing processes
• Build and support integrations between security platforms including EDR, XDR, email security, cloud security, WAF, and threat intelligence solutions
• Develop and maintain security automation and orchestration workflows
• Build and support AI-enabled security operations capabilities, including automated triage, investigation, and response processes
• Manage detection-as-code frameworks, repositories, deployment pipelines, and CI/CD processes
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to continuously improve security monitoring and operational effectiveness

Requirements

• Strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel or other modern SIEM platforms
• Advanced KQL (Kusto Query Language) skills
• Experience with log pipeline technologies, data onboarding, and log normalisation
• Strong integration engineering experience using APIs, connectors, and event-driven architectures
• Experience with Azure services, including Event Hub
• Strong Python scripting and automation skills
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and/or Bicep

What’s on Offer?

• Initial 12-month contract with strong extension potential
• Opportunity to work on a large-scale cyber security transformation program
• Exposure to cutting-edge SIEM, automation, and AI-driven security technologies
• Collaborative and highly skilled security team

If you’re passionate about security engineering, SIEM platforms, automation, and modern security operations, we’d love to hear from you.

A well-known Australian enterprise organisation is seeking a Security Engineer with strong detection and response 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 enhancing the organisation’s detection and response capabilities across endpoint, cloud, and identity security. Working within a collaborative security team, you will leverage your strong EDR/XDR and cloud security expertise to improve threat detection, automate response capabilities, and 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 Security Operations, Detection Engineering, or Security Engineering within large and complex environments
• Deep experience with EDR/XDR platforms, ideally CrowdStrike Falcon or similar enterprise security technologies
• Strong experience managing endpoint security controls, detection rules, policy configuration, threat response, and exposure management capabilities
• Experience with CSPM, CNAPP, and cloud security posture management across enterprise cloud environments
• Strong understanding of detection engineering, threat detection lifecycles, and security monitoring methodologies
• Experience integrating security tooling across endpoint, cloud, identity, and security operations platforms
• Strong experience with Python scripting, APIs, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
• 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 detection and response capabilities within a large-scale enterprise environment. To be considered for this opportunity, please apply online now.

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A well-known Australian enterprise organisation is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer with strong vulnerability management skills 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 identifying, assessing, and prioritising vulnerabilities across cloud, infrastructure, endpoint and application environments. Working within a collaborative security team, you will drive exposure management activities, support vulnerability remediation efforts, and help strengthen the organisation’s overall security posture.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications
• Proven cyber security engineering experience gained within large, complex environments
• Demonstrated vulnerability management experience including vulnerability scanning and prioritisation frameworks including EPSS, CVSS, and KEV
• Strong understanding of cloud, infrastructure, endpoint, and application security, with the ability to assess real-world exploitability and risk
• Experience coordinating remediation activities and working closely with technology teams to reduce security exposure
• Exposure to threat hunting, vulnerability response, detection engineering, or incident response activities
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Python scripting 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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• 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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• 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.

• Contract Until End of July 2026 – Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Lead Cybersecurity Planning and Governance

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Lead to take ownership of cybersecurity operations, governance, threat detection, and incident response within a complex technology environment. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines strategic security planning with operational security delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, playbooks, and security frameworks.
• Drive security compliance initiatives aligned with recognised standards and governance frameworks.
• Partner with internal teams and third-party vendors to enhance security controls and reduce organisational risk.
• Provide expert security advice across technology projects, cloud platforms, and business initiatives.

Key Skills and Experience

• Experience working as a Cybersecurity Lead
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, Essential Eight, and related governance standards.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Purview, and cloud security controls.
• Proven experience in threat hunting, incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.
• Strong understanding of networking, infrastructure, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, SIEM technologies, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and vendor management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

What’s in it for you:

• Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location
• Hybrid Working Arrangement

Apply now or for more information feel free to contact Donal McCann on donal.mccann@talentinternational.com

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Architect to play a key role in delivering critical cyber security initiatives within a large and complex enterprise environment. This is a hands-on architecture position that combines strategic thinking with practical delivery, focusing on strengthening security capabilities across major transformation programs.

The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of enterprise security solutions, with a strong emphasis on Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Network Segmentation. Working closely with technology, security, and business stakeholders, you will ensure security is embedded into projects from inception through to delivery while helping drive a secure-by-design culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead security architecture for major DLP and Network Segmentation initiatives.
• Design and review secure solutions across cloud, network, application, and endpoint environments.
• Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and architecture reviews.
• Define security standards, patterns, and reference architectures.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to embed security into project delivery.
• Provide expert guidance on security risks, controls, and architectural decisions.

Skills & Expereince:

• Proven experience in senior Security Architecture roles within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Network Security & Zero Trust Architecture
  • Cloud Security (Azure, AWS and/or GCP)
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Security technologies including SIEM, EDR and CASB
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SABSA and TOGAF.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale security transformation projects

Qualitfications:

• Degree in IT, Cyber Security or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• CISSP preferred.
• TOGAF, SABSA, CCSP, AWS Security Speciality or similar certifications highly regarded.

Please apply for a confidential chat.