Are you passionate about cloud security and ready to make a significant impact across enterprise technology platforms? We’re looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Security Specialist to join our team and help secure the future of our cloud-based environments.

In this key role, you’ll be instrumental in designing, reviewing, and implementing cutting-edge security controls across projects, initiatives, and daily operations. With deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, you will play a central role in enhancing our organisation’s cloud security posture while ensuring alignment with broader architecture and infrastructure strategies.

What You’ll Do

Your key responsibilities will include:

System Management & Oversight

• Microsoft Entra ID: Manage identity and access controls, MFA, SSO, and service principal integration across hybrid environments.
• Microsoft Purview: Lead implementation and support of Insider Risk Management and data governance capabilities.
• Microsoft Sentinel: Optimise and configure for centralised security monitoring; develop detection rules and automate compliance workflows.
• Cloud Security Posture: Collaborate with Cloud Operations to define and implement security standard enhancements across cloud platforms.

Consultation and Support

• Provide expert guidance to technology teams on cloud security best practices across projects.
• Assist in the development of documentation and architectural diagrams related to security tools and environments.

Research & Evaluation

• Keep up to date with developments in Microsoft’s security toolsets.
• Conduct research to support continuous improvement and future technology security initiatives.

Continuous Security Improvement

• Identify opportunities for improving tools and processes.
• Support the transition of security initiatives from pilot to operational, including SOP development.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in cloud security, particularly across Microsoft Entra ID, Defender XDR, Purview, and Sentinel.
• Strong understanding of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS security principles.
• Familiarity with identity management, threat detection, and security automation.
• Expertise in Microsoft Log Analytics for monitoring, alerting, and reporting.
• Experience working within or for a Federal Government agency.
• Knowledge of ASD Information Security Manual and Essential Eight practices.

Desirable

• Exposure to Cloud Security Posture Management tools such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud or Qualys CSPM.
• Previous experience in security architecture roles.

Qualifications

• A relevant industry certification in information security and/or cloud specialisation (e.g. AZ-500, CISSP, CCSP, or similar).

Ready to Apply?
Click “Apply Now” to submit your CV. For further information, please contact Ronald Tran on O413 638 111

• 12 months contract
• Canberra, ACT
• Must have NV1 security clearance

Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cyber Security Assurance and Risk Analyst to join our client. In this role, you will play a critical part in delivering enterprise-wide security governance, risk assurance, audit, and compliance. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure the organisation’s cyber security strategic objectives are achieved, while enabling the business to operate effectively.

Duties

• Provide expert cyber security advice to stakeholders to support their security assurance and risk management responsibilities.
• Manage and produce quality reports and advice on control effectiveness.
• Assist programs of work through the certification and accreditation process.
• Participate as a security subject matter expert (SME) on RFQ/RFI panels and attend Change Advisory Board meetings as the security representative.
• Perform quality control of vendor security-related deliverables and assist in maintaining information security standards.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Experience Required

• Formal industry or academic qualifications in an ICT discipline or Cyber Security are highly desirable.
• Industry-recognised qualifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or CGEIT are essential.
• Strong understanding of information security risk and control environments.
• Experience in using GRC and CIRRIS toolsets to manage risk and assurance outcomes.
• Proven ability to provide specialist cyber security assurance and risk management advice.

Application Process
If you would like to apply, please contact Deep Ahluwalia on 0480 804 775 or email deepika.ahluwalia@talentinternational.com.

Information Security Engineer
Location: Sydney (Hybrid – 2-3 days in office, Tuesday-Thursday anchor days)
Salary: Competitive (based on seniority and experience)

Additional Benefits:

• 3 extra days of paid leave between Christmas and New Year

• Annual leave loading

• Flexible working environment within a collaborative team

A leading education institute in Sydney is seeking a senior Information Security Engineer to lead cyber operations across a multi-cloud environment (AWS & Azure). This role will also have a Cyber Security Analyst reporting to them.

Ideal candidates will have broad infrastructure, networking and consulting or MSP backgrounds, with experience transitioning into cybersecurity roles – not just siloed in one area.

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Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineer managing the cyber security function

• Monitor and respond to security threats and incidents using SIEM tools and security platforms (Palo Alto, Cortex, etc.)

• Design, implement, and manage security controls including firewalls, VPNs, group policy, AD, MFA/SSO

• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability management aligned to Essential 8 and ISO 27001

• Lead security incident investigations, provide forensic analysis and support continuous improvement

• Collaborate with internal teams to embed cybersecurity in infrastructure, cloud platforms, enterprise apps

• Develop and maintain security policies and ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory standards

• Mentor and support the Cyber Security Analyst while operating autonomously

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Key Requirements

• 10+ years’ IT experience with a background in infrastructure, consulting, or security engineering

• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, Palo Alto (or equivalent) firewalls, Active Directory, MFA/SSO

• Experience working with SIEM platforms and performing investigations

• Exposure to Essential 8, ISO 27001, NIST or other cybersecurity frameworks

• Experience in cloud environments (AWS & Azure)

• Familiarity with risk registers and secure system development lifecycle

• Able to lead projects and work independently while escalating issues when necessary

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Preferred Background

• Experience in an MSP or consultancy with a broad and adaptable skillset

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage cross-functionally

• Experience mentoring junior staff or cyber analysts

• Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, or TOGAF frameworks

• Certifications desirable: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCSP, CompTIA Security+, or similar

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Recruitment Process

• 2-stage interview process (virtual + face-to-face, or fully remote if required)

  • Stage 1: Technical interview with the Architecture & Security Manager and peer

  • Stage 2: Leadership and cultural alignment with senior IT management

This is a high-impact position in a dynamic, tight-knit IT team, where staff collaborate across domains. The incoming Security Engineer will play a key role in both strategy and hands-on execution.

• Initial 6 Month Contract | Potential To Extend
• Melbourne CBD Location | Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Government Department | Conducting Risk Assessments

The Role: This Government Department is seeking a Cyber Security Assessor to join their team and perform security risk assessments using the VPDSS/VPDSF Framework.

The Responsibilities:

• Perform security risk assessments using the Department’s Risk Management Framework, and cyber security frameworks such as the ISM, and VPDSS.
• Create security documentation including Security Risk Assessment reports, Security Risk Management Plans {SRMP}, and System Security Plans {SSP}.
• Provide input into system designs to achieve ‘security by design’ in systems and services.
• Liaise proactively with System Owners, Project Managers, and other stakeholders to develop risk treatment plans.
• Audit and report on risk treatments, privileged access, and vulnerability management.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 5 years proven experience as Cyber Security Assessor or Cyber Security Analyst conducting risk assessments.
• Ability to create security documentation including Security Risk Assessment reports.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders is needed.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of the VPDSS/VPDSF Framework is essential.
• Prior experience within the Public Sector is essential.

What’s in it for you:

• Initial 6 Month Contract | Potential To Extend
• Melbourne CBD Location | Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Government Department | Conducting Risk Assessments

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

My client is looking for a Sales Development Representative to join their high performing team based in North Sydney, NSW. They are a large global organisation supporting MSP’s and IT resellers with their highly competitive product features.

This role is focused on booking qualified meetings for the Account Executives. You would be selling into IT Managers in MSP’s (managed service providers) and IT departments directly in the SMB space across a range of vertical markets.

We are open to speaking to candidates outside of the technology industry!

The perks:

• Uncapped Commissions with quarterly accelerators!
• Multiple successful placement stories. Included SDR’s that I’ve placed promoting to AE!
• Work Laptop provided.
• Weekly Tuesday & Thursday lunches provided in office.
• Your first month will be guaranteed commissions.
• Great banter/culture – who doesn’t love a cheeky laugh!
• Hybrid working – Monday and Friday are WFH.
• Office is a short walk from North Sydney station.
• Growth opportunities available.
• Global and market leading product.
• Achievable targets – they want to reward you!

How will you contribute:

• Previous B2C/B2B sales experience is a must have.
• Very open to sales backgrounds (face to face or phone based) – proven track record meeting KPI’s is highly regarded.
• Prior 3+ months experience as an SDR/BDR/BDM or similar outbound calling role is a bonus.
• Must have a proven track record of exceeding KPI’s.
• You are a high energy individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Desire to learn and innately curious to know more about your clients.
• Ability to manage a high volume of outbound calls and correspondence. Daily activity consists of 60 warm/cold calls p/day.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Full working rights in Australia and are based in Sydney, NSW.

What’s Next…

If you like what you’ve read above and it sounds like there could be a match, we’d love to hear from you. We invite you to APPLY NOW.

Our client is a federal government organisation. Due to an uplift of their Cyber program, they are seeking multiple Senior Cyber Uplift Systems Analyst to join their team based in the Melbourne CBD. This will be a 24 -month contract with a likely 12-month extension with 3 days in the office hybrid work arrangement.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Prepare and review a range of written material including technical and corporate documentation
• Collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve project outcomes
• Provide high level strategic advice and feedback to stakeholders and the agency’s executive
• Research, review and evaluate projects within a section or specialist area
• Assist with the management of finances, contracts, procurement, resources and expenditure within area of responsibility
• Manage team contribution to costing process
• Report on the achievement of business outcomes, key performance indicators and quality assurance to manage overall performance
• Monitor and manage work output and quality against established performance standards through interpretation of quality analysis and reporting
• Encourage innovation, continuous improvement and manage and support change
• Contribute to and influence ICT strategy resolving conflicts as needed
• Build action plans and make operational decisions on policies, tactics and resources critical to the business
• Engage and partner with other agencies and service providers to build service delivery capability

Knowledge/Qualifications

• Business process improvement BPRE – Level 5
• Enterprise and business architecture STPL – Level 5
• Requirements definition and management REQM – level 5
• Software design SWDN – Level 5
• Solution Architect ARCH – Level 4
• Stakeholder relationship management RLMT – Level 5
• Systems design DESN – Level 5

To apply for this opportunity, you will need do demonstrate the above key duties and knowledge in a 5000-character (one page) pitch on a Cyber Security project.

You will also need:

• To be an Australian Citizen with preference given to Security Clearance candidates.
• Have previously worked in an Australian federal government organisation

Apply Now!
For more information email shelley.harrison@talentinernational.com Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We will need applications and cover letters for consideration prior to the 13^th June for consideration.

Our client is a national retailer looking for 2 experienced Information Security Specialists to join on a contract until the end of the year with likely extensions.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• 10+ years of experience in application security.
• Strong understanding of secure software development fundamentals.
• Understanding and experience with common security libraries, security controls, and common security vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with development languages and related security concerns, including secure coding practices and Java-specific vulnerabilities.
• Understanding of API security and the ability to assess and secure RESTful APIs
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and the ability to apply it to identify and mitigate risks in web applications.
• Expertise in identifying, analysing, and remediating common security vulnerabilities (e.g., injection attacks, cross-site scripting, cross-site request
• forgery).
• Detailed understanding of security reference architectures and full stack of security capabilities
• Proven understanding of secure by design capabilities to assist stakeholders in undertaking the right solution
• Knowledge of AI threats and how to use AI for application security

For more information contact Melissa Haddad at melissa.haddad@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

At this time we are unable to provide Visa Transfers or Visa Sponsorship.