Location: Southern Suburbs (SOR), Perth
Rate: $55 - $60 per hour (ex. GST)
Contract Length: 6-month initial engagement
Work Arrangement: Full-time, 100% on-site (Free parking available)
About the Organisation
This is an excellent opportunity to join a prominent Western Australian State Government department dedicated to community service and environmental stewardship. Operating within a collaborative and highly structured environment, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the department's digital infrastructure, systems, and essential operational assets.
About the Role
Joining the Technology and Security division within the Office of Information Management, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive operational support to enhance the organisation’s defensive capabilities. This role sits at the front line of the department's digital defence, focusing heavily on Security Operations Centre (SOC) functions, real-time threat detection, and proactive security assessments.
Key Responsibilities
SOC & Incident Response: Monitor, triage, investigate, and report on security incidents and alerts from multiple data sources to identify root causes and minimise potential impacts.
Threat Detection & Hunting: Proactively monitor indicators of compromise (IOCs), analyse network traffic, and evaluate security logs to identify and escalate emerging threats.
Vulnerability Management: Conduct routine vulnerability assessments, security reviews, and audits to identify control weaknesses and reduce organisational cyber risk.
Security Architecture Assessments: Evaluate the effectiveness of security controls across internal systems and cloud applications, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and standards.
Documentation & Reporting: Prepare high-quality technical documentation, compliance reports, and mitigation recommendations to support continuous improvement and risk management initiatives.
Skills & Experience Required
A relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline) or equivalent industry experience.
Demonstrated experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment handling incident detection and response workflows.
Hands-on experience utilising industry-standard SIEM platforms (ideally Microsoft Sentinel) and vulnerability management tools (such as Tenable One).
A solid understanding of network security concepts, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, web proxies, and endpoint security solutions.
Familiarity with cloud security principles, specifically within Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
Knowledge of recognised cyber security frameworks (e.g., ACSC Essential Eight, ISO 27001, NIST, or ISM) and ITIL service management practices.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Full working rights to work in Australia.
A valid National Police Check (less than 6 months old) or the willingness to obtain one immediately.
Willingness and ability to undertake occasional, short-term regional travel within Western Australia as required by operational needs.
To Apply
If you possess the required technical capabilities and are looking to contribute to a vital public sector security team, please submit your updated CV and cover letter via the apply link.
At Randstad Digital, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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