Cyber Security Consultant

Cyber Security Consultant – Essential Eight & Microsoft Specialist6 + 6 month Contract RoleMelbourne's Inner South-East suburbsEssential Eight & Microsoft SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled and proactive cybersecurity professional to join a government organisation’s Digital and Technology Services team on a 6 + 6 month contract based in Melbourne's Inner South-East suburbs.Candidates are required to have a strong background and demonstrated proficiency in the following essential areas:Essential Eight Maturity ComplianceMicrosoft Defender SuiteMicrosoft Server Environments and Hardening PracticesPalo Alto ProductsTHE ROLEThis role is pivotal in building and maintaining an Information Cyber Security Program, with a primary focus on strategy, design, and ensuring maximum security and service continuity across a diverse IT infrastructure.Cyber Security Strategy: Drive the Digital and Technology Services Cyber Roadmap, implementing controls aligned with industry standardsRisk & Vulnerability Management: Develop threat models, conduct security risk assessments, and recommend effective mitigations.Incident Response: Work collaboratively with the D&T team to manage security incidents, focusing on continuous improvement across prevention, detection, and response controls.Policy & Training: Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and documentation, as well as ensure the ongoing development of Cyber Security training programs.Technical Administration: Manage and troubleshoot security across infrastructure including VMware, HP switching, Exchange (Hybrid), and SIEM platforms.ABOUT YOUA minimum of 5+ years of dedicated experience in a Cyber Security Consulting role and an Engineering background.Demonstrated experience in implementing cybersecurity frameworks, governance, and reporting, ideally within government organisations.High level analytical and investigative skills.Strong working knowledge of SIEM platforms and other key security systems.Excellent communication skills to influence, advise, and negotiate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders up to the executive level.Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science or Cyber Security.APPLY NOWRedwolf + Rosch invite and encourage applications from all backgrounds of gender, disability, culture, and race. If you are a person with a disability and require modifications to the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Consultant.