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Government Agency that plays a critical role in supporting government operations and public sector transformation across Western Australia. Join a forward-thinking team committed to digital excellence and cyber resilience, where your expertise will help safeguard vital systems and services.

Your new role

As a Cyber Security Specialist , you will provide operational and administrative support across the Department’s cyber security platforms, with a strong focus on Microsoft cloud technologies. You’ll be instrumental in monitoring threats, responding to incidents, and enhancing the department’s security posture through proactive measures and strategic improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and respond to cyber incidents across cloud and endpoint environments.

• Manage malware prevention, vulnerability scanning, and cloud workload protection.

• Assess and implement new security solutions to strengthen cyber capabilities.

• Develop and maintain cyber security standards, processes, and procedures.

• Provide expert advice and guidance to stakeholders on security matters.

What you'll need to succeed

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft cloud-based security tools (e.g., MS Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Defender XDR, Purview).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in incident response.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Familiarity with cyber security frameworks (e.g., ACSC Essential Eight, ISO 27001, NIST, ISM).

• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Security, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or CCSP.

• MS Azure IaaS/PaaS, Microsoft Server OS, RedHat/Oracle Linux.

• Core infrastructure components (AD, GPO, ADFS, DNS, DHCP).

• PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and flexible contract terms.

• Opportunity to work on high-impact security initiatives within a major government department.

• Collaborative team environment with access to cutting-edge technologies.

• Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs.

What you need to do now

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