Senior Security Administrator

Talent International is searching for an experienced Senior Security Administrator to join our state government client based in Brisbane CBD on an initial 5-month contract + likely extensions.

// 5 Month Contract (Until EOFY) + Likely Extensions
// 2 Days WFH Per Week
// Brisbane CBD Location

The role:

As a Senior Security Administrator, you will play a key role in managing ICT operational security infrastructure, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with industry best practices. Collaborating with technical teams, vendors, and service providers, you’ll contribute to delivering a secure, reliable, and enterprise-class security environment for the Department.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on planning, development, and implementation of security infrastructure and process improvements.
• Monitor and enhance the security compliance maturity level of the ICT environment, performing risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Lead remediation of operational security issues and align with Queensland Government Information Standards and ACSC Essential 8 security controls.
• Develop and maintain effective work practices within the Security Operations team.
• Keep management informed of risks, issues, and emerging trends in operational security.
• Collaborate with internal teams, government agencies, vendors, and partners.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in managing operational security infrastructure in enterprise-level ICT environments.
• Proficiency in at least three of the following:
  • Scripting (PowerShell)
  • Microsoft security products, such as Defender (workstations and servers), Intune, Sentinel (KQL), and more.
  • Web proxy (e.g., Zscaler)
• Experience uplifting Microsoft Secure Score and establishing security baseline policies in Intune, including migrating security policies from AD and SCCM to Intune.

Other requirements:

• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise work and mitigate risks.
• Proven ability to meet quality outcomes, maintain documentation, and ensure stakeholder expectations are met.
• Team-oriented with excellent collaboration, communication, and initiative.

How to Apply:

To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or contact James Grierson or Mats Rorvik on 07 3031 4522 or james.grierson@talentinternational.com or mats.rorvik@talentinternational.com.
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