Cyber Defence Engineer

Cyber Defence Engineer page is loaded## Cyber Defence Engineerlocations: Melbourne, Victoria: Perth, Western Australiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 15, 2025 (26 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-13866**Your role at St John of God Health Care**As a Cyber Defence Engineer, you will be at the heart of our security operations helping to protect, detect, and respond to cyber threats across the organisation. You will be building, operating, and continuously improving cybersecurity tools and processes. This mid-level role combines hands-on technical work with continuous improvement, supporting our security engineering and operations capabilities. You will collaborate with skilled professionals to enhance our defences, optimise tools and processes, and ensure our digital environment remains secure, compliant, and resilient.**The Position*** Building, operating, and continuously improving cybersecurity tools and processes* Ensure the operational effectiveness of core cybersecurity tools, including: + SIEM, XDR, EDR, SWG, SEG, VPN, and vulnerability management platforms.* Drive continuous improvement of cybersecurity technologies and operational processes.* Ensure all controls are current, effectively deployed, and operating as intended.* In conjunction with the MSSP and Cyber Defence Team, oversee day-to-day security operations.* Ensure the timely detection, analysis, and resolution of security incidents and breaches.* Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to investigate and remediate incidents effectively.* Participate in cybersecurity simulations, tabletop, and desktop exercises to evaluate and enhance readiness.* Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the cyber threat landscape, particularly within the health sector and related industries.You will have the ability to communicate with technical and business stakeholders, be knowledgeable with contemporary devsecops practices and be passionate about technological trends/developments in the areas of digital security.To succeed you will be Tertiary qualified in Information Systems, Security or a related discipline, or have at least three years’ experience in equivalent roles. You will also hold relevant Security Certifications (CSEC ,CEH, OSCP, vendor certifications, etc.).Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.**We can offer you*** **Salary** $139,100 to $154,500 per annum total remuneration package* Permanent full-time position working 76 hours per fortnight* Located at Perth CBD (Kings Square) or Melbourne CBD (Collins St) offices* Salary packaging up to **$18,550** on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: + Novated leasing + work related expenses + self-education and + additional superannuation* Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance* Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs* Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts* Paid Parental Leave* End of trip bike and shower facilities (Perth only)* Close to Public Transport***Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting and interviews may commence immediately, apply today****We reserve the right to close applications prior to the specified closing date**St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.*#J-18808-Ljbffr