Your new company
Top Victorian State government department is hiring an experienced Cyber Security Engineer for a contract assignment.

Your new role

• Advise on security platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, Tenable, Cylance, MS Defender).
• Monitor and analyze cyber security events using department tools.
• Automate monitoring and response activities (SOAR).
• Execute security procedures and perform assurance activities.
• Evaluate and report security risks from monitoring and audits.
• Review threat assessments and enhance monitoring capabilities.
• Conduct compliance checks on security controls.
• Assess vulnerabilities and follow through with remediation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Lead incident response activities, including CSIRT.
• Analyze threat intelligence and events to assess impacts and respond appropriately.
• Provide updates and forensic support during crisis situations.
• Correlate events and alerts indicating potential threats.
• Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity and Incident Response Frameworks.
• Use and enhance cybersecurity technologies (e.g., endpoint protection, SIEM, intrusion protection, cloud monitoring, identity management).
• Conduct investigations, threat intelligence, hunting, and analysis.
• Review, advise, and manage vulnerabilities with a risk-based approach.
• Thorough knowledge of attack tactics and techniques (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST).
• Experience with ASD 8 maturity model.

What you'll get in return

• Work with a team that values innovation, collaboration and excellence
• Excellent environment with focus on work-life balance
• Enjoy the diverse and inclusive workplace

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 to Prachi.Kalyanarora@Hays.com.au, 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.