IT Security Engineer

Are you a cybersecurity engineer looking for your next contract role?

Your new company

Join a leading facilities management organisation known for delivering innovative and scalable solutions across multiple industries. With a strong focus on technology and continuous improvement, the business invests heavily in its digital and cyber capability to ensure secure and resilient operations.


Your new role

As an IT Security Engineer, you will be responsible for safeguarding the organisation’s networks, systems and applications from cyber threats. You will play a critical role in developing and implementing security strategies, identifying vulnerabilities, and responding to incidents across a complex enterprise environment.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Developing and maintaining information security strategies, standards and policies
  • Implementing security tools and hardening solutions to protect sensitive data
  • Conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify risks
  • Monitoring and investigating security alerts, and leading incident response activities
  • Performing forensic analysis and preparing reports on security incidents
  • Supporting secure architecture design and providing recommendations for improvements
  • Driving cyber awareness and training programs across the organisation
  • Working closely with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to enhance security posture


What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience in IT security, including endpoint protection, firewalls, intrusion detection and SIEM tools
  • Strong exposure to cloud security, ideally within Microsoft Azure environments
  • Experience conducting security risk assessments and vulnerability management (SAST/DAST)
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and secure application architecture
  • Familiarity with ISO 27001 frameworks, ISMS, and data loss prevention concepts
  • Ability to perform penetration testing and support incident response activities
  • Understanding of disaster recovery and digital forensics methods
  • Relevant qualifications such as a degree in IT/Computer Science (preferred)
  • Industry certifications such as Azure Security Engineer, CCSP, or CEH are highly regarded


What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking organisation with a strong cyber security roadmap
  • Exposure to modern cloud technologies and enterprise-scale systems
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Ongoing learning, development and certification support


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


Hays appreciates the importance of workforce diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunities employer and have policies, procedures and relationships in place to promote our understanding of all forms of diversity.


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Business or Management Consultancy
Location
VIC - Melbourne CBD
Specialism
Cyber Security
Ref:
3004150

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Prachi KalyanArora, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
1 Melbourne Quarter, Level 9/699 Collins St, Docklands,

Telephone: +61 3 8602 9830

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