Senior Cyber Security and Systems Administrator

This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of cyber security within a highly respected environment, collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies. You will play a vital part in ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of sensitive data while enjoying an inclusive culture that values diversity, professional growth, and flexible working arrangements.

What you'll do:

• Develop, implement, monitor, and regularly update comprehensive cyber security policies, procedures, and standards to address emerging threats and ensure robust protection of project networks and data assets.
• Ensure all digital management systems comply with stringent requirements set by government agencies, including maintaining accreditation levels linked to official information security manuals.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across associated networks to proactively identify system weaknesses and recommend effective remediation strategies.
• Configure and maintain advanced firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus solutions, and other protective measures to defend against both internal and external threats.
• Coordinate the secure management of sensitive or classified information for both internal teams and external partners in line with industry regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA.
• Maintain detailed documentation of all security configurations, system changes, audit results, and compliance assessments for transparency and accountability.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated proficiency in deploying network security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), virtual private networks (VPNs), ensuring resilient protection against cyber threats.
• Extensive experience utilising vulnerability scanning tools and conducting thorough penetration testing exercises to uncover system vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
• Relevant certifications in cyber security or network administration from recognised vendors that validate your technical expertise in safeguarding complex IT environments.
• Proven ability to implement, maintain, and integrate corporate WANs, LANs, VLANs as well as manage DHCP, NAT configurations, wireless networks for seamless connectivity.
• Working knowledge of advanced networking protocols including MPLS, VRF alongside familiarity with ITIL framework for service management excellence.
• Hands-on experience configuring redundancy protocols such as VRRP, HSRP or GLBP to ensure high availability of critical network services.

If you are passionate about making a tangible impact on the security landscape and thrive in environments that encourage knowledge sharing, collegiality, and continuous learning, this is the perfect next step for your career.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call George Bailey on 08 8216 3518 for a confidential discussion.