Security Engineer

• Long term contract opportunity
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Government organisation

We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join a government security program focused on strengthening and uplifting Microsoft 365 security capabilities across government environments.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of security initiatives, working across multiple technical workstreams to implement, configure and improve security controls across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

You will play a hands-on role in delivering security uplift initiatives, applying established security patterns and helping enhance the organisation's overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, implement and uplift Microsoft 365 security capabilities.
• Support security initiatives across Microsoft Entra ID, multi-factor authentication (MFA) and Conditional Access.
• Configure and maintain Microsoft Defender security solutions, applying established deployment standards and patterns.
• Contribute to Microsoft Sentinel, SIEM and SOAR capabilities.
• Support Microsoft Purview implementation and information protection initiatives.
• Deliver technical security improvements across a diverse range of government environments.
• Apply relevant security frameworks and guidance, including the Essential Eight (E8) and Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) recommendations.
• Collaborate with technical stakeholders to deliver practical security outcomes across multiple projects and workstreams.

You will ideally bring:

• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft 365 security engineering, configuration and implementation.
• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Defender and standardised deployment patterns.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, MFA and Conditional Access.
• Exposure to Microsoft Purview and information protection capabilities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, SIEM and SOAR technologies.
• An understanding of the Essential Eight, ACSC guidance and secure cloud environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously across multiple projects.
• A practical, outcome-focused approach to delivering security improvements.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful government security uplift initiatives.
• Exposure to a broad range of Microsoft 365 security technologies and projects.
• A flexible working environment that values outcomes and delivery.

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