Principal Cyber Security Engineer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing
• Located in Sydney with flexible working arrangements available
• Remuneration of $145,378 - $168,130 (Clerk Grade 11/12) plus superannuation & annual

About the role

• Assess risks for network, infrastructure, applications, and cloud services, ensuring robust security architecture.
• Building tools, automations, and manage security operations infrastructure
• Drive partnerships to foster a culture of cyber security awareness across the department
• Innovate solutions by researching emerging technologies and integrating best practices into policies
• Guide teams with technical advice, enabling secure, efficient system designs and implementations.

As the Principal Cyber Security Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in protecting the NSW Department of Education’s digital infrastructure. As part of the Cyber Operations group with the IT Department, you will collaborate closely with the threat intelligence and incident response teams, as well as the broader IT department and business teams to build and deliver secure-by-design solutions. You will promote a strong cyber security culture as part of a dynamic team responsible for driving security innovation and mitigating risks, at scale, and across diverse environments.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Demonstrate strong expertise in cyber security frameworks, tools, and practices
• Skilled in secure system design across cloud, network, and applications
• Experience in risk assessment and mitigation within complex environments
• Experience with SIEM integrations, SOAR & Automations, detection engineering and threat intelligence enrichment highly desirable
• Effective communicator, and team player, able to translate technical advice clearly
• Knowledgeable in emerging technologies to drive innovative solutions
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Working With Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Closing date 5TH January 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Stephen Darragh at stephen.darragh1@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.