Cyber Security Officer
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Job Location:
Parramatta - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states environment and heritage.
- Are you passionate about protecting critical systemsdataand services Join our team and play a key role in safeguarding the security and resilience of our organisation.
- Temporary 2-year full-time opportunity 35 hours/week
- Office location Parramatta flexible working supported
- Salaryrelativeto experience and ranges from $99938to $110271 super & leave loading
Are you ready to next step in your cyber security career and make a real difference protecting critical government services Join us as aCyber SecurityOfficerand help safeguard the information and systems that millions of people rely on every day.
About the team
The Cyber Security team sits within theITfunction at the Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) and plays a key role in protecting the departments systems services and information assets. The team works collaboratively to manage cyber risk support compliance obligations and promote a strong culture of cyber security awareness across the organisation.
TheCyber Security Officeris a newly created roleto support the Cyber Security team withday-to-daycyber security work and toassistwith the delivery of core cyber security activities.
About the role
As aCyber Security Officer you will support security operations byassistingwith vulnerability analysis incident response activities andmaintainingsecurity controls across systems and services. You will contribute to operational cyber security work including risk audit compliance and reporting activities while supporting continuous improvement across the cyber function.
This role is well suited to someone looking to buildhands-onexperience in cyber security within a large complex environment.
About you
You have practical experience working in cyber security and have supported a range of activities across security operations risk compliance and incident response. You bringworking knowledge of cyber security principles and have applied them in realworld environments to support daytoday security outcomes.
You are confident working within cyber security frameworks policies and standards and can adapt your approach as priorities and risks change. You have exposure to scripting or automationtools anduse these to support analysis reporting or operational tasks. You work well as part of a team contribute constructively to sharedoutcomes and are keen to continue developing your technical and professional capability in a complex enterprise setting.
Essential requirements
Tertiary qualifications in computer science information and technology or related technical field and/or relevant experience.
For more information read the full Role Description:Cyber Security Officer
Who we are
DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environmentcommunitiesand industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed toestablishingmeaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
To Apply
If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume (max 3 pages) and single page cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Please also note to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
Applications close Sunday 29 March 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contactChitesh TuliManager Cyber Securityvia@dcceew.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not onlyrepresentsbut also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live work and thrive for everyone. Our workforcerepresentspeople of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities the LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Looking for more information orassistancein applying
- Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- How we encourage and supportpeople with disability
- Information andadjustments for individual needsfor the recruitment process and the workplace.
If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailingor contacting Nivya Shetty onor via(please mention reference number548263).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander useourAboriginal applicants guidetoassistwith applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team atfor a yarn.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- ICD Coding
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- NIST Standards
- Security
- DoD Experience
- RMF
- Writing Skills
