Cyber security specialist

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • 3rd Feb until Dec 2025
  • Australian Citizenship required
  • Canberra based only – WFH available
  • Skill – Cyber security and GRC

Our client
Our client is a territory-owned essential services provider, responsible for the sourcing, treatment and supply of water to the ACT. Their extensive network of assets, including dams, water and sewage treatment plants, mains and pumping stations provides long-term water security to the region and enables the business to support Canberra community initiatives.

Looking for a talented and experienced Digital Security Architect to join our team and play a critical role in safeguarding our organisation’s digital infrastructure by providing specialist Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) design and assurance services. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining robust security solutions to protect our data and systems. The person in this role will work closely with various teams across the organisation to understand our business needs and implement security strategies within the various Digital projects.

Responsibilities-

  • Demonstrable experience in designing, implementing and maintaining security solutions.
  • Demonstrable experience in strong understanding of security best practices, frameworks, and standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS controls, ISM and Essential Eight)
  • Knowledge across various security concepts and technologies (firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, identity and access management, encryption) Strong analytical skills, logical and structured in approach to delivery

Mandatory Skills and Experience:

  • 5+ years’ experience as a Security Specialist supporting technology implementation Relevant security certifications such as a CISM, CISSP or other relevant certifications Tertiary qualifications in IT, Business or related discipline
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent active listening skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to produce high quality technical and stakeholder communications
  • Able to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously and with minimal supervision

Please contact Deep on 0413 109 712 or email deepika.ahluwalia@talentinternational.com.

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2 Senior Project Officers

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • NV1 Requirement
  • Canberra based – on-site
  • Experience working in Law Enforcement or Intelligence space is highly regarded?

Our client
Our client is a unique government agency which works closely with a range of national and international partners to create connections and gather information to protect Australia from serious threats. They deliver information-sharing solutions at the state, territory and federal levels to ensure that essential information is available to all law enforcement agencies across Australia

The role
Project Officers assist in the operations of a Project/Program/Portfolio Office and the delivery of projects.
Our client has multiple requirements for Project Officers to provide diverse administrative and IT related project support tasks for the delivery of inflight and upcoming programs and projects across all areas of the agency; particularly in the Intelligence Operations, Intelligence and Information Systems, National Police Checking Service, Corporate and Enabling Services.

As the Senior Project Officer, your responsibility will include:

  • Work with project teams to administer and coordinate a range of program/project activities including the production, delivery and management of project schedules, budgets, reporting requirements, delivery of project artefacts, and identification and resolution of issues.?
  • Act as the point of contact for stakeholders, displaying high level interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships and liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.?
  • Identify and manage project changes in accordance with established processes and standards.??
  • Use, adapt, and work across various delivery methodologies (Prince2, MSP, Agile, SAFe, Hybrid).??
  • Manage several projects, priorities, and tasks as delegated.?
  • Display resilience and flexibility to deal with ambiguity and conflicting priorities to successfully deliver under pressure within a challenging environment.?
  • Provide Secretariat support for Working Groups and Steering Committees.??
  • Perform any other reasonable duties as directed by the Project Manager and/or Enterprise Portfolio Management Office.?

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Cyber Range Exercise Planner

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Contract to June 2025
  • Must hold minimum NV2 clearance
  • Canberra location – onsite

Our Client

Our client aims to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Our client provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

The Role

This opportunity seeks a Cyber Range Exercise Planner to scope, script and guide the creation of the Cyber Terrain. The successful candidate will require extensive experience in ADF Operational Planning as well as ADF Training Management Frameworks.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Engagement with government and cyber units to scope, design and create scripting
  • Provide guidance and advice on building training environments
  • Lead the team in scripting story boards
  • Write CONOPS for Blue and Red team cyber exercises
  • Act as White Team to stimulate cyber environments
  • Act as the Cyber Planner for external stakeholders

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Experience undertaking ADF Joint Exercise Planning
  • A strong background working with government agencies
  • Experience undertaking Training Curriculum development
  • Offensive operational cyber experience (desirable)
  • Tertiary qualifications in ICT, Information Security, or equivalent Defence studies

Applications
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Senior Business Analyst

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Our Client

Our Federal client is a progressive and multi-faceted law enforcement organisation taking a strong lead in the fight against 21st century crime.

The Role

Our Federal client is seeking a Business Analyst to understanding business processes and determining business requirements for systems.

Key responsibilities:

  • Business/System Analysis and business process design of IT applications/systems
  • Requirements elicitation and facilitating stakeholder workshops
  • Produce functional and non-functional specifications, use cases and scenarios
  • Analyse and map business processes, user pathways and information flows
  • Manage business stakeholders and acting as a conduit between business and the program/project team
  • Work with business stakeholders for User Acceptance Testing
  • Work effectively in a small team environment
  • Provide knowledge/skills transfer to other team members; and
  • Ability to record and maintain files/information in accordance with the organisation’s requirement

Skills & Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Business Analyst role
  • Experience with developing business user requirements, functional and non-functional specifications and use cases and scenarios
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
  • Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
  • Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively

It is a requirement of this position that the successful candidate must be an Australian Citizen with a minimum NV1 security clearance

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APS 6 Power Platform Lead

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Australian citizenship minimum
  • 12-month contract + 24 months of extensions
  • You can be based in Canberra
  • Primary Skills include – Sharepoint, Office 365, Azure Services, Integration Services, and SQL Server.

Role
Our Client is asking are seeking a APS6 Power Platform Lead who will be hands on to design, build and implement technical components based on best practise Architectural principles as per provided business requirements. They will play an important role in the Digital Application Management Team and will be responsible for working closely with stakeholders and Business Analysts to understand requirements and translate them into Power Platform solutions. Including collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement customizations to enhance the functionality and usability of Power Platform implementations, working closely with the developers in the Product Development Team.

Key duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Developing, monitoring and maintaining Microsoft Power Applications.
  • Automating business processes and workflows using Microsoft Power Automate.
  • Integrating SharePoint & Power Platform solutions with other systems and technologies, such as Office 365, Azure Services, Integration Services, and SQL Server.
  • Performing Office365 / Power Platform administrative tasks, including user management, permissions management, and content management.
  • Supporting the security, availability, and integrity of Office365 / Power Platform environments by participation in regular maintenance and updates.
  • Providing technical support and training to users.
  • Staying updated with the latest features and updates in the Microsoft Power Platform

What you will bring

  • Relevant qualifications in ICT or Business and/or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Proven experience as a Power Platform / SharePoint Developer or in a similar role.
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate.
  • Strong experience of COE / ALM and Power Platform business development environment including support.
  • Familiarity with integrating SharePoint & Power Apps with other systems and technologies
  • Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Developer and Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate, are a plus.

Please contact Deep on 02 6129 6300 or email onDeepika.ahluwalia@talentinternational.com?to apply.

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Senior Software Engineer - Web

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Australian citizenship minimum
  • 12-month contract + 24 months of extensions
  • You can be based in Canberra
  • Primary Skills include – Java, Python and .Net

Role
Software Engineers have experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code, and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers. They are responsible for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team.

The Development Expert role is required to design, create, test and document new and amended software components from supplied specifications in accordance with agreed development and security standards and processes. Development Experts engage in the design and the development of high-quality solutions in support of business and technical requirements. The role solves highly complex problems. Development Experts exercise a considerable degree of independence and undertake a technical leadership role, with work performed under the general guidance of senior staff.

Key duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Design and develop web/desktop applications, web services, and batch jobs built using Java, Python and Microsoft .NET.
  • In collaboration with in-house technical staff to support and resolve complex application issues for bespoke Java or Microsoft .NET applications.
  • Technical analysis, design, software development, prototyping, unit testing and maintenance activities.
  • Lead the release and ensure go-live production support and maintenance for the team’s developments.
  • Review and prepare reports, briefs and corporate documentation and communicate technical findings and recommendations.
  • Analyse and identify functional/business shortcomings in the software and effectively communicate with the team.
  • Execute independent code reviews and execute unit tests on the developed modules

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Senior Test Analyst

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Our Client

Our client is a federal department which is instrumental in the development and implementation of policies and programs to ensure Australia’s farming, fisheries, food, and forestry industries remain sustainable, profitable, and competitive, and supports the sustainable and productive use of water resources. They employ approximately 5000 staff across offices, airports, mail centres, shipping ports, laboratories and abattoirs in capital cities, regional centres, and rural communities nationwide.

The Role

As a test analyst, you should have a working knowledge of software and test design, the capability to run through tests, and the ability to analyse the results. Ultimately, the software tester should be result-driven, have good communication skills, and up-to-date knowledge of software programming and software test design. 

Key responsibilities:

  • Test updates and maintenance of existing Biosecurity systems to ensure smooth, uniform user experience across varied platforms
  • Test enterprise-grade software applications built using .Net and SQL Server technologies
  • Develop and maintain complex manual tests in DevOps and use automation tools such as Tosca
  • Work closely with members of their Agile team including Developers and Testers to understand the functionality under test
  • Follow best practice test techniques when developing and executing tests
  • Produce and maintain detailed test artefacts and report on testing
  • Test SOAP and REST web services for internal system-to-system integration and B2G integration
  • Perform defect management adhering to department`s process
  • Experience with webservices including WSDLs, XML Schemas & XML payloads
  • Experience with Swagger, Postman and Soap UI.

Skills & Experience:

  • Demonstrated experience in collaborative software testing, taking responsibility for managing and performing testing activities independently with well-developed testing skills (test planning, analysis and test case writing, test execution, defect management and reporting)
  • Strong ability in understanding and analysing business requirements/user stories from a software development viewpoint
  • Strong experience working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver test deliverables with the goal of delivering business-fit solutions
  • Demonstrated experience as a software tester worked on database systems including SQL.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in written and oral form with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
  • Knowledge/experience with: * Microsoft DevOps, Azure portal, Dynamics 365, SharePoint online * ISTQB Certification * Tosca experience * Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban * Azure DevOps Repos, Boards, Artifacts, and Pipelines.

It is a requirement of this position that the successful candidate must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain a Baseline security clearance.

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EL1 Integration Architect

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Location: Canberra
  • 12-months contract + 12 months extensions
  • Australian Citizenship mandatory

About Our Client Team
The Digital Enterprise Integration & Automation Team sits within the ICT Operations Section of the Commission’s Digital Group. That section ensures the reliable and efficient functioning of the Commission’s ICT infrastructure and systems, by optimising performance, reliability and resiliency, by supporting the delivery of services to the Commission’s users.

About Ideal Candidate
Our client is seeking a highly skilled EL1 Integration Architect Lead to join the team and play a pivotal role in driving digital transformation that enhance the ability of the Commission to deliver efficient and effective services. This role will be responsible for leading the Automation HQ within the Team and working closely with the other Teams in the ICT Section, in designing, developing, and implementing robust integration solutions using Workato to streamline processes, enhance data flow, and improve overall operational efficiency.
They will be an evangelist for Workato and ensure that the opportunities it can provide are well known and understood by the relevant stakeholders within the Digital Group and business areas of the Commission.
If you are passionate about integration technologies and eager to contribute to our digital transformation journey, we encourage you to apply.

Specifically, you will:

  • Design and develop complex integration solutions using Workato to connect various systems and applications.
  • Create and maintain reusable integration patterns and templates to accelerate development.
  • Ensure integration solutions adhere to best practices, security standards, and performance benchmarks.
  • Framework Deployment: Lead the deployment of the GEARS framework to ensure robust integration practices.
  • Governance and Standards: Support the establishment of key governance processes, best practices, and standards, including naming conventions and change management.
  • Define and enforce governance policies, standards, and procedures for Workato platform usage.
  • Define security guidelines and access control measures, establishing guardrails for shared environments.
  • Monitor and report on platform health, integration performance and capacity planning, ensuring systems function optimally.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Strong understanding of integration principles, patterns, and methodologies.
  • Extensive experience with Workato or similar integration platforms.
  • Proficiency in API design, development, and consumption.
  • Knowledge of data modelling, ETL processes, and data quality principles.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

Applications
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Risk Manager

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Our Client

Our client is a federal department which is instrumental in the development and implementation of policies and programs to ensure Australia’s farming, fisheries, food, and forestry industries remain sustainable, profitable, and competitive, and supports the sustainable and productive use of water resources. They employ approximately 5000 staff across offices, airports, mail centres, shipping ports, laboratories and abattoirs in capital cities, regional centres, and rural communities nationwide.

The Role

This role is vital to ensure that potential program risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated effectively, thereby safeguarding the program’s objectives and benefits realisation. The risk manager must bring expertise in developing and implementing risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining open communication and accountability across stakeholders. They must also promote a culture of risk awareness within the broader organization.

Key responsibilities:

  • Create and foster a Risk Culture within the program
  • Risk Assessment and Management
  • Program Oversight
  • Compliance and Governance
  • Stakeholder Communication and Education
  • Data Analysis and Reporting:

Skills & Experience:

  • Strong track record as a Risk Manager for a large scale digital transformational program
  • Ability to analyze complex data and identify potential risks.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to develop effective risk mitigation strategies
  • A proven track record of implementing risk awareness and management across multiple agile and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Thoroughness in documenting and monitoring risk management processes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey risk-related information clearly.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and emerging risks.
  • Familiarity with contemporary risk management software and tools.
  • An outstanding communicator that can effectively influence with or without authority
  • Ability to present complex information to stakeholders in an understandable manner.

It is a requirement of this position that the successful candidate must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain a Baseline security clearance.

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