Cyber Security Engineering Principal

At Water Corporation were shifting our focus to the next phase of our strategic plan - building on strong foundations to strengthen capabilities modernise systems and accelerate innovation across the business. This phase is about elevating how we deliver technology services: making them faster more responsive and more closely aligned to the needs of our people our operations and our customers. To support this evolution were recruiting for key roles that will be pivotal in strategically shaping a modern collaborative and customercentric Information & Technology Group. If youre excited about leading innovation finding smarter ways of working and making a meaningful impact now is the perfect time to join us.

About the role

Goals without plans are merely wishes.

In cyber security threats and attacksdontend because you hope they you need a plan. A plan that creates commitment clear direction action performancestandardsand continuity.

As aPrincipal in Cyber Security Engineeringwedlike you to help us achieve some have a permanent and 1-year fixed term contract opportunity available; these roles will be based in Leederville.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home or negotiate flexible work hours
• An additional 2 well-being days each year
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What the role will involve

Youreseen as the protector. The person at the forefront of shielding Water Corporation from advanced persistent threats and malicious attacks usually associated with hacktivists and organised criminal groups.

Your days are interestingvariedand a strategic viewyoullbuild the controls that protect a critical infrastructure organisation from people trying to gain unauthorised access to networks applications IT and OT technology using contemporary identity access management practices.

Youllsupport the Manager of Cyber Security Engineering with everyday security configuration design and validation. Your experience will help you research design and implementappropriate systemsand products that align with the latest cyber security thinking and standards.

Using your knowledge and experience in protective controlsand threatlandscapeyoullprovide guidance on how to diminish these vulnerabilities and risks.

To keep yourself fresh and in-the-knowyoullconsistentlyprovideyour guidance on changes designs and design reviews of OT and IT infrastructureapplicationsand IT/OT communications.

Yourlatest thinking behind cyber security practices will ensure you can respond to incidents by analysingcontainingand closing out events so our form an important part of our cyber security maturity program ensuring the organisation continually uplifts its ability to deal with the everchanging complexity of threats.

What the role will offer

Water Corporations cyber plan is already under way which means youwontbe scratching your head and looking for things to do. The days of mothballing projects and providing justification to a business are long gone.

Theresa stack of interesting projects to deliver which will evolve and uplift the organisations capability and maturity to deal with potential threats and give you plenty of scope to learn and sharpen your skills.

Youllbe joining a supportive and diverse teamwhollhave your back from day one.

At Water Corporation we offer flexible workingprovidingyou an opportunity to work a mix of both home and at our office in Leederville creating a better balance for you.

Other benefits include but are not limited to social clubs 17.5% extra pay when taking annual leave wellness leave flexible working arrangements on-site gyms salary packaging professionaldevelopmentand learning programs.

What youll bring to the role

There are a few things thatwelllook for on your CV. Ideallyyoullhave a tertiary qualification or a degree in an ICT related field.

Youllhave considerable experience managingconfiguringand implementing cyber security controls.

On top of thisyoullalso have considerable exposure to business planning systemanalysisand troubleshooting. Throw in your experience with planning designacquisitionor operational delivery of cyber security infrastructure andyouregood to go.

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Tuesday 31^st March 2026

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability women youth LGBTQIA folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form can contact a Recruitment Officer at or.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement please visit our website