Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer (ID: REQ625217)

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 3 – Full Time, Exempt (Until January 2027)
Remuneration: $132,236.00 - $150,222.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38

Additional Benefits: Generous Flexible Working practices, access to Fitness Passport, Novated car leasing arrangement, and Salary sacrificing to Superannuation.

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Wednesday 10 December 2025

The Cancer Institute NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

Where you’ll be working
The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government’s cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state.

Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute’s purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.

The Cancer Institute is a collaborative working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 26).

About the Opportunity
The Information Management and Technology team is responsible for providing secure Information Technology services. The Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for the coordination and delivery of Cybersecurity design, support, engineering and advisory services resulting in Safe and Secure implementation of ICT projects across the Cancer Institute NSW.

For your application to be considered

To submit your application, please provide:

• Your resume (maximum five pages)
• A covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements, as outlined in the Role Description
• A response to the pre-screening questions below in your application

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated experience and a record of achievement in cybersecurity and qualifications in ICT and security, or equivalent, with internationally recognisable qualifications and/or certifications that have been applied in practice in the workplace. This should include experience of public and private cloud and knowledge of cloud security.
• Demonstrated experience using Security tools to detect, investigate and remediate.
• Demonstrated proficiency in cybersecurity controls and risk assessment across the IT project life-cycle and evidence of this application in practice. • Well-developed analytical skills including the ability to analyse and interpret highly complex information from numerous sources, exercise independent judgement in a dynamic interagency policy environment, prepare and present analysis and reports, deal with challenges creatively and achieve business focused and innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated organisational skills and experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with experience engaging and collaborating with key stakeholders and customers to achieve optimal business outcomes.
• Knowledge of security compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, Essential 8).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, DevSecOps or related, Information Security, or a related field. ISACA CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ would be highly regarded.

Pre-Screening Questions

1. Can you describe a specific project where you were responsible for the coordination and delivery of cybersecurity design and support? Please outline the challenges you faced, the actions you took to ensure a safe and secure implementation, and the outcomes achieved.
2. Please explain an experience where you had to manage a critical cybersecurity incident. How did you prioritise tasks, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure minimal disruption to services? Additionally, describe the tools and methods you used to detect, investigate, and remediate the incident.

Need more information? 

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Learn more about Cancer Institute NSW

Additional Information 

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description.

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs. 
• This position is a temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Contact People

Please contact the Hiring Manager, Sheila Thackeray on Sheila.Thackeray@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to the CEC Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

Please let HSNSW-DisabilityEmployment@health.nsw.gov.au know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.