The Engineer Proactive Security will provide agile high-quality support, development and improvement of security controls, processes, threat detection and threat response. You will bring your energy and knowledge to mentor others within the team.

The opportunity

As Engineer – Proactive Security you will provide day to day operational security and project support to customers and internal staff in conjunction with our vendors and partners. The role will see you leading the planning, preparation and implementation of complex technical activities as well as: 

• Undertaking specialised technical investigations to resolve issues with security controls
• Providing expertise and advice on security controls and processes to the team and stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of security services to customers
• Perform threat hunting and threat management activities
• Developing threat analysis and incident response plans
• Apply new concepts, and ideas to achieve innovative, efficient and effective delivery of specialist engineering operational and project services

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Experience working in IT Security role within a complex technology environment and strong understanding of shared services environments, particularly in regard to delivering IT Security Services.
• Experience and knowledge of various Australian standards – e.g. ISM, ASD & VPDSF
• Strong technical knowledge in Intrusion Prevention System, EDR, Zscaler Web Content Filtering and demonstrated understanding of Windows/Unix and other distributed systems and their computer security requirements
• Extensive experience in managing large networked environments, Intrusion Prevention, Web Content Filtering and Anti-Virus, including detailed knowledge of networking and systems protocols
• Detailed understanding of IT operating models and service frameworks, including the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

For more information about the role and the numerous employee benefits, check out the Position Description and EVP document by clicking the “Apply Now” button.  

To apply 

Complete the online application form and submit your cover letter and resume. 

Note: Applicants are not required to provide a separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria. 

Successful interviewing applicants: 

• May need to complete a video interview as part of the selection process 
• Must provide their right to work in Australia 
• Are subject to a National Police check at final stages of the process. 

You can contact our Talent & Resourcing team at cenitex.recruitment@cenitex.vic.gov.au for further information. Please note that applications will not be accepted via this email.

Cenitex is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act).

Therefore, there is a requirement that all Cenitex employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies). Request for this information will be made in the pre-employment stage and inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment to the department.