High-Level Cybersecurity Specialist

Job description
Company Overview
Kinexus is a leading recruitment partner to the defence industry in Australia, providing expert staffing solutions to clients. Our extensive experience and knowledge of the sector enable us to deliver high-quality candidates that meet our clients' unique needs.

Job Description
As a Senior Security Engineer at Kinexus, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional cybersecurity services to our clients. Your primary responsibilities will include managing and developing ICT system security activities, achieving an Authority to Operate (ATO), and developing a System Security Plan (SSP). You will also be responsible for assessing compliance with ICT security requirements, leading the application and compliance of security operations procedures, and reviewing information systems for actual or potential security controls to achieve ATO.

Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and qualifications:
• At least 3 years' experience as a security engineer or similar role
• Experience in identifying and/or applying security controls
• Experience with security controls in cloud computing systems
• Good knowledge of information security principles, practices, and technologies
• Demonstrable experience in ICT security activities with a focus on Linux and Windows operating systems
• High level of knowledge on ICT security threat and risk assessments and the ability to recommend mitigation/remediation strategies
• Experience in production of complex technical documentation
Desired qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field.

Benefits
As a Senior Security Engineer at Kinexus, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:
• The opportunity to work on interesting and prestigious projects vital to the ongoing defence of Australia
• Flexible work environment, with the option to work between 7am and 7pm
• Low attrition rate, with opportunities for growth and development across different business areas
• Long contracts available, with the opportunity to build a long-term career with Kinexus
• Fantastic growth opportunities available at any stage of your career
• Access to dedicated account management, payroll assistance, and other support services
• Regular social events and networking opportunities with colleagues and clients