SYNCUP PTY LTD
1 year ago
Cyber Security Engineer - Defence Sector | Linux
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Company information
- Company
- SYNCUP PTY LTD
- Location
- Australia, South Australia Australia
- Posted
- 1 year ago
Job description
Key Responsibilities
Based in Newcastle, this role gives you a pathway into Australia’s defence and critical infrastructure programs. You’ll harden systems against advanced threats while building long-term expertise in classified environments.
- Lead the detection and triage of threats within defence networks.
- Harden systems and services against intrusion using best-practice security models.
- Write automation scripts (Bash/Python) for response playbooks and compliance.
- Deploy and maintain firewall configurations across hybrid environments.
- Perform forensic log analysis and vulnerability assessments.
- Ensure environments remain compliant with ACSC Essential Eight and NIST.
- Deep command-line expertise (grep, awk, sed, tcpdump).
- Secure configuration of services and logging systems.
- Firewall lockdown and secure rule creation.
- Automated patch deployment across multiple workloads.
- NV1 clearance (active or previously held).
- Strong Linux administration and hardening background.
- Familiarity with SIEM and EDR tools (Splunk, Vision One).
- Proficiency in Bash and Python scripting.
- Experience working under defence or regulated frameworks.
- Desirable certifications: OSCP, GCFA, GCIH, Security+.
Based in Newcastle, this role gives you a pathway into Australia’s defence and critical infrastructure programs. You’ll harden systems against advanced threats while building long-term expertise in classified environments.
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