APS4-APS6 Cyber Security Opportunities | Application Control, Linux & Vulnerability Management Canberra | NV1 Clearance Required | Permanent Non-Ongoing 12-Month Opportunities
 
We are seeking motivated cyber security and platform professionals to join a high-performing team responsible for protecting, securing, and sustaining critical enterprise ICT environments.
 
These opportunities span cyber operations, application control, Linux platform management, automation, vulnerability management, and cyber resilience. Successful candidates will contribute to the ongoing security, stability, and continuous improvement of large-scale technology environments while working alongside experienced cyber security and infrastructure professionals.
 
Available Opportunities

• APS4/APS5 Application Control Support Officer
• APS6 Linux Team Leader
• APS6 Vulnerability Team Leader

Whether you're an emerging cyber security professional looking to build your career or an experienced technical leader seeking your next challenge, these roles offer the opportunity to work with modern technologies, complex enterprise platforms, and nationally significant ICT environments.
 
Why Join Us?

• Exciting cyber security and platform engineering opportunities!
• Work across Linux, automation, application control and vulnerability management!
• Support critical enterprise ICT and cyber security capabilities!
• Flexible working arrangements available!
• Collaborate with highly skilled technical and cyber security teams!
• Permanent Non-Ongoing 12-month opportunities with extension potential!

 
APS4/APS5 Application Control Support Officer About the Role
 
As an Application Control Support Officer, you'll support cyber security operations by maintaining application control capabilities, investigating security events, supporting threat hunting activities, and contributing to Essential Eight compliance initiatives.
 
This role is ideal for candidates with ICT support, cyber security operations, or application control experience looking to develop their technical capability within a mature cyber environment.
 
Key Skills

• Application control and whitelisting technologies
• Cyber security operations and incident response
• ICT support and troubleshooting
• Essential Eight and security compliance
• Technical documentation and reporting

APS6 Linux Team Leader About the Role
 
This leadership role is responsible for managing secure Linux platforms, driving automation initiatives, supporting platform uplift activities, and ensuring operational resilience across enterprise environments.
 
You will lead technical teams, coordinate delivery across operational and project workstreams, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of secure platform services.
 
Key Skills

• Linux administration (RHEL preferred)
• Platform automation and configuration management
• Cyber security controls and system hardening
• Governance, risk and change management
• Team leadership and stakeholder engagement

 
APS6 Vulnerability Team Leader About the Role
 
As Vulnerability Team Leader, you will lead vulnerability management activities across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments while driving cyber risk reduction and security uplift initiatives.
 
You will oversee vulnerability assessments, remediation activities, governance processes, stakeholder engagement, and operational planning while leading a team of cyber security professionals.
 
Key Skills

• Vulnerability management and remediation
• Cyber risk and security governance
• CVE, CVSS and vulnerability assessment frameworks
• Linux, Windows and cloud technologies
• Leadership and stakeholder management

What We're Looking For
 
Successful applicants will demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Cyber security operations and incident response
• Application control technologies and security tooling
• Linux administration and platform engineering
• Vulnerability management and cyber risk mitigation
• Enterprise ICT support and operations
• Automation and infrastructure management
• Essential Eight, ISM and cyber security frameworks
• Technical leadership and stakeholder engagement

Essential Requirements

• Australian Citizenship required.
• NV1 Security Clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work within complex enterprise ICT environments.
• Passion for cyber security, technology, and continuous improvement.

Employment Details
 
Location: Canberra ACT
Classification: APS4, APS5 and APS6 Opportunities Available
Employment Type: Permanent Non-Ongoing (12 Months)
Extension: 6-Month Extension Option
Future Opportunity: Potential for Ongoing APS Employment
Working Arrangements: Flexible arrangements available depending on operational requirements
Start Date: ASAP
 
Apply Now
 
Join a team at the forefront of cyber security, platform engineering, and enterprise technology operations. Whether your expertise lies in application control, Linux administration, automation, vulnerability management, or cyber operations, we'd love to hear from you.