Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer (ID: REQ ) Employment Type: Health Manager Level 3 – Full Time, Exempt (Until January 2027) Remuneration: $132,236.00 - $150,222.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Additional Benefits: Generous Flexible Working practices, access to Fitness Passport, Novated car leasing arrangement, and Salary sacrificing to Superannuation. Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Wednesday 10 December 2025 EEO Statement: The Cancer Institute NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply. Where you’ll be working The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government’s cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state. Working at the Cancer Institute means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff proud to be part of the Institute’s purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW. The Institute is a collaborative environment encouraging diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 26). About The Opportunity The Information Management and Technology team provides secure Information Technology services. The Cyber Security Engineer coordinates and delivers cybersecurity design, support, engineering, and advisory services for safe and secure implementation of ICT projects across the Institute. Responsibilities Coordinate and deliver cybersecurity design and support for ICT projects, ensuring safe and secure implementations. Manage and respond to critical cybersecurity incidents, prioritising tasks and communicating with stakeholders. Use security tools to detect, investigate and remediate threats. Apply cybersecurity controls and risk assessment across the IT project life‑cycle. Present analysis and reports, and devise innovative solutions to complex challenges. Collaborate with key stakeholders and customers to achieve optimal business outcomes. Essential Requirements Demonstrated experience and record of achievement in cybersecurity and qualifications in ICT and security, or equivalent, with internationally recognised qualifications and/or certifications applied in practice. Includes experience of public and private cloud and knowledge of cloud security. Experience using security tools to detect, investigate and remediate. Proficiency in cybersecurity controls and risk assessment across the IT project life‑cycle, with evidence of application. Well‑developed analytical skills to analyse and interpret complex information, exercise independent judgement, prepare and present analysis and reports, deal with challenges creatively, and achieve business‑focused innovative solutions. Organisational skills and experience working in a high‑volume and demanding professional environment. Interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with experience engaging and collaborating with key stakeholders and customers. Knowledge of security compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, Essential 8). Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, DevSecOps or related, Information Security, or a related field. ISACA CISSP, CISM, CEH or CompTIA Security+ highly regarded. Pre‑Screening Questions Describe a specific project where you coordinated and delivered cybersecurity design and support. Outline the challenges, actions taken, and outcomes. Explain an experience managing a critical cybersecurity incident. How did you prioritise tasks, communicate with stakeholders, and minimize disruption? Describe tools and methods used to detect, investigate and remediate. Application Requirements Provide the following: Your resume (maximum five pages) A covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements, as outlined in the Role Description A response to the pre‑screening questions above Additional Information Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description. NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed. This is a temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g., Australian citizenship or permanent resident). Temporary visa holders eligible under visa conditions may also be considered. Contact Hiring Manager: Sheila Thackeray – Aboriginal candidates: (CEC Aboriginal Workforce Consultant). Disability candidates: (request adjustments). #J-18808-Ljbffr