About Peoplebank:
Peoplebank, part of RGF Staffing ANZ, is a leading talent solutions provider. We place the brightest IT & digital professionals into some of the region’s top employers. We are expert recruiters who have been placing IT & digital specialists with some of the most dynamic and recognised organisations in the Asia Pacific region for over 34 years.
About the Role:
Our Federal Government Client is seeking a Senior Security Systems Engineer. This is a long-term contract role 12 months
with two 12-month extension options, located at our client’s ACT, VIC or NSW sites, onsite working arrangements.
As the selected candidate, you will:
• Work across multiple external Australian Government entities to deliver advice and implement security controls across systems from Official to Top Secret.
• Provide specialist SME-level technical and cyber security advice.
• Design, implement, and remediate security controls across a variety of technologies.
• Develop security engineering and administrative documentation (SOPs, RFCs, design docs, as-built / as-configured, etc.).
• Facilitate and participate in workshops focused on security design and remediation.
• Develop and test prototype security configurations to inform guidance and uplift activities.
• Implement controls in alignment with the ISM, Essential Eight and relevant industry cyber standards.
• Support uplift activities under the Cyber Security Remediation Program (CURP).
To be successful in this role you should have:
• Minimum 7 years’ experience as a Systems Engineer, including experience providing advice, designing, implementing, and remediating one or more of:
– Microsoft Active Directory
– Networking, Gateway or Software-Defined Networking
– Cross Domain Solutions and/or Diodes
– Sentinel or Splunk
– Enterprise Linux/Unix (e.g., RHEL)
– Cloud services such as SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS in Azure, AWS, GCP
– Complex Windows Enterprise environments
• Ability to work independently and effectively in hybrid or remote teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documentation, reporting, presentations and executive briefings.
• Demonstrated ability to provide direction to others and communicate the purpose and value of their work.
• Ability to illustrate the relationship between operational tasks and organisational goals.
• Ability to set work tasks aligned with strategic objectives and communicate expected outcomes.
It is desirable if you have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or equivalent industry training/certifications.
• Experience identifying, implementing, and/or applying security controls.
Due to security clearance requirements
for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens with an NV1 Security Clearance.
Candidates must also be willing to undergo Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA).
Benefits of being a Peoplebank candidate:
• Personalised Attention:
A dedicated Account Manager to support your unique needs.
• User-Friendly Services and Ongoing Support:
Easy online timesheet lodgement and full access to contractor care, payroll and admin support.
• Choice and Flexibility:
Wide range of contracting options tailored to your circumstances.
• Industry-Leading Payroll Services:
Reliable, accurate, on-time weekly payments.
• Contractor Satisfaction Focus:
Your success is at the centre of everything we do.
Apply now
for immediate consideration –
contact Mariz Arroyo
at Mariz.Arroyo@peoplebank.com.au
quoting Job Reference: # 269206.
Applications close: Saturday, 13 December 2025
Please note: Only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position.
Peoplebank
and Leaders IT
are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
Senior Security Systems Engineers (NV1)
Senior Security Systems Engineers (NV1)
Location:
Australian Capital Territory
Work Type:
Contract
Industry:
Infrastructure / Networks / Systems Administration
Contact Name:
Mariz Arroyo
Contact Phone:
02 6245 1741
Date Published:
06-Dec-2025
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