Technical Security Specialist

At Objective, we create software that makes a difference. With over 400 people and five development labs spread across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the United Kingdom, Objective is a leading developer of SaaS solutions for the government.
First and foremost you have a passion for Cyber Security. Perhaps you are a developer or a consultant, with some commercial or personal experience in this space, and want to take your career into this exciting area? Or you're already working in Cyber Security, but want to take on an increased level of ownership and stakeholder engagement. This could be the perfect role for you! Understanding security basics is key, but a smart, forward-thinking, problem-solving mentality is key to success.
The Technical Security Specialist will detect and prevent cyber threats to Objective. They will undertake security testing against Objective's network, products, applications, and systems to identify potential security vulnerabilities and ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of security procedures to mitigate cyber or other security attacks.
**For the nature of this role, we will only progress candidates with Australian Citizenships.**

A day in your role:

• Contribute to the delivery of Objective's Security Strategy by undertaking defensive and offensive security activities.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of IT security management policies and processes.
• Assist with internal and external security audit programs.
• Identify and implement methods for vulnerability detection and remediation. Undertake vulnerability testing to protect Objective’s information and infrastructure from external and internal threats.
• Research threats, identify emerging IT security threats and risks.
• Develop and evaluate compliance with programs and processes to mitigate risk and ensure the protection of company and allied assets and information.
• Analyse technical security risks/vulnerabilities and suggest enhancements to existing security products. Assist with identifying security requirements for new applications and other software products. Work directly with engineering, and IT teams to conduct security reviews and training.
• Contribute security expertise to the Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps for Objective’s products.
• Prepare Objective products for IRAP certification and auditing.
• Work with the CISO and SOC to monitor, detect, assess, address and respond to security incidents.
• Participate in the delivery of security risk assessments and reporting for customers.
• Contribute to responses for security-related questions in RFQs, bids and tenders.
• Support Objective's disaster recovery and continuity planning activities.
• Improve Objective's security posture by educating development teams on secure coding practices and undertaking secure code reviews.

Your skills, experience and beyond:

• Experience working in information security within an enterprise business.
• Have a sound understanding of web and mobile application vulnerabilities identification, penetration testing processes and methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, IT or equivalent experience.
• Security certificates such as OSCP, OSCE, OSWP, CompTIA PenTest+, CISSP, SANS certificates etc. 
• Must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain Australian Government Clearance to NV-1 due to requirements and nature of the role.
• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, IT or equivalent experience. 
• Experience in at least one major mobile platform.
• IT security fundamentals, with a solid understanding of various cyber threats and patterns.
• Understanding of IT incident response and handling and digital forensics.
• Proficiency with one or more software development languages.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g. OWASP) and risk management methodologies.
• Knowledge of patch management, firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Familiarity with public key infrastructure (PKI) and cryptographic protocols.

What are our benefits?

• Hybrid working model
• Growing, secure, stable Australian global company
• Making the community a better place to live
• Discounted health insurance
• Paid parental leave and purchase leave schemes
• Social events, novated leasing and much more.....

At Objective, we recognise and celebrate our diverse team as pivotal to our strong employee engagement and our high-performing culture, underpinned by Our Values.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by the applicable laws in the regions we operate in. To provide a positive experience, please advise our Talent Team of any adjustments or accommodations required during the recruitment process so we can support you.