Cyber Security Engineer

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Up to 150,000 Base plus 17% Superannuation & Annual leave loading

• Fixed-term contract, 2 Years

• Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Engineer the security foundations that protect a leading university and shape cyber resilience for the future!

Macquarie University's digital landscape is growing in scale and complexity, and with it, the need for dedicated cyber security engineering capability. We are looking for a skilled Cyber Engineer to join our team, reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in translating security designs and requirements into stable, scalable, and well-maintained technical controls that safeguard our people, systems, and data.

In this role, you will be the critical link between security architecture and day-to-day operations ensuring our security platforms are effectively engineered, configured, and continuously optimised to meet current and emerging cyber threats. Your work will directly strengthen the operational effectiveness of our cyber security function by improving tool reliability, signal quality, configuration consistency, and integration across platforms.

This position aligns with Macquarie University's strategic objectives for cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, and risk management. You will provide the technical foundation required to support current operations and future capability uplift, ensuring our security investments deliver measurable risk reduction. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want your engineering expertise to have real impact at an institution that values bold, progressive thinking, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Cyber Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain the security controls that protect the University's systems, networks, applications, and data from cyber threats.

• Design, deploy, and maintain security controls across network, endpoint, identity, cloud, and application environments.

• Deploy, configure, and manage security technologies and tools including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, DLP, email security, WAF, PAM, vulnerability scanners, CSPM, and endpoint protection solutions.

• Embed cyber security principles into applications, networks, and IT environments in compliance with MQ IT standards.

• Develop and maintain security automation through scripting, infrastructure-as-code, and policy-as-code.

• Monitor and analyse security events and alerts across networks and systems to improve detection coverage, alert quality, and enable prompt response.

• Support incident response by providing technical analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery support.

• Conduct vulnerability assessments, security testing, and risk analysis to identify security weaknesses and implement appropriate remediation and mitigation strategies.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating clearly with audiences of varying technical backgrounds.

• Support the CISO in the review, analysis, evaluation, and documentation of cyber security initiatives.

• Contribute to audits, governance and compliance reporting, and the development of security policies, standards, and technical guidelines.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of MQ IT security systems and processes.

About Us

Macquarie University Information Technology (MQ IT) embraces the University's mission to be bold, distinctive, progressive, and transformational. We are a trusted business partner with an ethos of service, and we pride ourselves on a strong collaborative partnership approach to transformation across the University. We strive for the efficient provision of services to better support the areas where we should be unique across the education, research, and health portfolios.

About You (Selection Criteria)

You are a hands-on cyber security professional with a passion for building, optimising, and defending complex technology environments. You combine deep technical expertise with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, enabling you to work effectively across teams and translate security concepts for diverse audiences. You bring a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Tertiary qualification or certificate in IT or a relevant discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience.

• Strong working knowledge of network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, secure network architecture) and experience with security monitoring tools such as SIEM platforms, EDR, and vulnerability management tools.

• Demonstrated experience in programming and scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash, or JavaScript) to automate security tasks, analyse logs, and develop security tools, including experience in developing and maintaining security automation.

• Demonstrated experience with penetration testing and auditing tools (e.g., NMAP, Cloud auditing tools, Nikto, Dirbuster, Nuclei, Netcat, DNS interrogation tools, Tenable.io).

• Knowledge of cloud security principles, IT governance, risk management, and security compliance practices, with experience conducting vulnerability assessments and risk analysis.

• Experience in developing and maintaining cyber security documentation and technical guidelines.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to build collaborative relationships and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).

Applications Close

Applications will close on 25th May at 11.00 PM (AEST), please note we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.

Why Join Us?

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the fabulous staff benefits on offer when you work at Macquarie University:

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

• 17% Superannuation

• Subsidised onsite parking options

• Extensive training and professional development programs

• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents

• Onsite vacation care during school holidays

• Discounted health insurance

• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support

• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

25/05/2026 11:59 PM

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