Security Engineer

Contract Security Engineer opportunity working for a leading University

Your new company

You will be working with a renowned University based in Sydney.

Your new role

This role focuses on detection of and response to cyber threats and incidents, cyber threat hunting, vulnerability identification and remediation support, and cyber engineering areas. The role will be focused on building the university's capability to identify and mitigate ongoing cyber threats.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience in Security Operations Centre (SOC) environments, with strong capabilities in threat detection and incident response.
  • Technical expertise with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview (DLP), Azure Sentinel (preferred), LogRhythm/LogScale, Mimecast or equivalent email security tools
  • Specialised knowledge in the management, configuration, and support of security controls across a variety of areas such as endpoint protection, logging and architecture formats, privilege access management, application, and operating system security
  • Technical expertise across IT/OT security systems, cloud environments, and security controls
  • Specialised knowledge in areas such as endpoint protection, privilege access management, and system security
  • Broad understanding of core IT security principles, with specialisation in at least two domains (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection, cryptography).

What you'll get in return

Your hard work and dedication will be rewarded with an experience working with a renowned organisation, an attractive day rate and an opportunity for a great career progression. They also support flexible working arrangements.

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 karla.mortel@hays.com.au or call 02 9249 2209 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.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Education & Training
Location
NSW - Sydney CBD
Specialism
Cyber Security
Ref:
2961357
Closing date
18 Nov 2025

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Karla Mortel, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney City
Level 13, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

Telephone: 029492209

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