ICT Security SIEM Applications Engineer
ICT Security SIEM Applications Engineer
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Job Description
Job Description
Our client is a major player in the national security and defence sector delivering mission-critical ICT services to support investigative and cyber defence operations. Their work is focused on safeguarding sensitive information environments through advanced monitoring threat detection and data analysis capabilities. The team operates within a secure high-performance infrastructure supporting a wide range of applications and platforms to ensure operational integrity and resilience.
About the Role
As an ICT Security SIEM Applications Engineer you will be a key technical specialist within a high-security environment supporting the sustainment and enhancement of SIEM applications. Youll work on a standalone containerised platform built on VMware HCI supporting large-scale data processing and analytics. Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and sustaining SIEM applications including Elastic and Stroom.
- Managing containerised deployments using Rancher Kubernetes Engine or OpenShift.
- Handling data ingestion transformation and output using tools like NiFi Kafka and XSLT.
- Supporting data indexing and visualisation through Elastic Kibana and Stroom.
- Developing and maintaining host-based log collection agents using C# .NET and SQL.
- Integrating and supporting Nuix Investigate and Workstation with Elasticsearch.
- Managing infrastructure components including VMware NetApp and network configurations.
- Providing technical documentation and knowledge transfer to internal stakeholders.
This role requires on-site work across secure facilities in Canberra with limited remote work options available for pre-approved tasks.
The Successful Candidate
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Security Clearance: TSPV (Top Secret Positive Vetting) is mandatory.
- Technical Expertisein:
- SIEM platforms (Elastic Stroom)
- Container orchestration (Rancher OpenShift)
- Data transport and transformation (NiFi Kafka XSLT)
- Application development (C# .NET SQL)
- Infrastructure management (VMware NetApp firewalls switches)
- Strong experience in data analytics log management and security application integration.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to document and transfer knowledge effectively.
- A commitment to ISM compliance and Essential Eight maturity.
Whats on Offer
- A long-term opportunity within a high-impact secure government program.
- Work with cutting-edge technologies in a mission-critical environment.
- Competitive daily rates and potential for contract extensions.
- A collaborative and technically advanced team culture.
- Access to secure facilities across Canberra with the potential for limited remote work.
Why partner with Whizdom
Were Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3 DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. Weve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT.
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date plus potential extensions
SFIA level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 5.
Security Requirements: Current Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance is strongly preferred however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. A DISA (Defence Intelligence Security Assessment) may be required for this position.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include ID and work rights security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Applications open until 9am 13 May 2025.
Reach Damien onor for any further information.
Employment Type
Full-Time
