Security Administrator

Security Administrator

 

• Location – Parramatta
• Employment type – Ongoing full-time
• Grade – Clerk Grade 7/8
• Salary – $113,574 pa - $125,720 pa plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

 

Your role

 

Join Our Cyber Operations Team as a Security Administrator!

 

Play a key role in safeguarding our organisation by managing security tools, monitoring threats, and responding to incidents. You'll ensure systems are securely configured, support vulnerability management, and help protect critical data and infrastructure. Be part of a dynamic team driving cyber resilience and innovation.

 

What you’ll do

 

As a Security Administrator, you’ll be part of the frontline team protecting our systems and data. You’ll monitor threats, respond to incidents, and help improve our overall security.

 

Your responsibilities include:

• Investigating security incidents across our network
• Using tools like EDR/XDR, SIEMs, and CASBs to detect and respond to threats
• Analysing digital evidence to understand how attacks happened
• Reverse engineering malware and other cyber threats
• Working with other teams to fix issues and improve security
• Supporting data loss prevention reviews
• Maintaining secure configuration of key systems
• Contributing to security projects and improving detection and response processes

 

What we’re looking for

 

You’ll join a dedicated Cyber Operations team that works closely with our Red Team and Threat Intelligence specialists. Together, we run hands-on exercises, share knowledge regularly, and constantly look for ways to strengthen our defences.

 

In addition, we’re looking for someone with:

• Experience investigating security incidents across networks
• Familiarity with tools like CrowdStrike, SIEMs, and CASBs
• Skills in analysing digital evidence and understanding attacks
• Ability to reverse engineer malware and other cyber threats
• A collaborative approach to fixing issues and improving security
• Attention to detail, curiosity, and a strong team mindset
• A degree in cyber security, IT, or a related field (preferred)
• Certifications like BTL2, CCD, OSCP, or similar (valued)
• Hands-on experience through CTFs or platforms like Hack The Box, Blue Team Labs Online, or CyberDefenders

 Download the role description.

 

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.

 

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

 

What We Offer

 

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

 

• A challenging and rewarding career

• Flexible, autonomous work environment

• Competitive pay and conditions

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

 

Want more information?  Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

 

We do work that really matters

 

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

 

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

 

Are you ready to join us?

 

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 3 pages).

 

 

Applications close Sunday, 3 August 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

 

Got a question?

 

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Luke Wilkinson via email at luke.wilkinson@dcj.nsw.gov.au

 

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Poppy Sgro on 02 9765 3929 or via email at poppy.sgro@dcj.nsw.gov.au  

 

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

 

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

 

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

 

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

 

Other Information

 

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

 

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

 

 

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

 

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