TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers
Security Engineer
Location Negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)
Temporary Full-time position till 19 Oct 2027
$205,807 package includes base salary $181,324 per annum plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.
That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
We invest in our people
At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.
We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
The Security Engineer position is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the Digital Solution Group security environment across TAFE NSW. Using highly skilled cloud, software and hardware security engineering knowledge, the position develops and maintains processes, procedures and protocols across complex security operation activities that ensure the ongoing security of Digital Solutions Group systems across TAFE NSW.
This role includes participation in a rotating on-call roster to support cyber security operations outside normal business hours. Responsibilities may include responding to security alerts, managing cyber incidents, investigating potential threats, and supporting critical security platforms during evenings, weekends, and public holidays when required. A willingness to undertake occasional out-of-hours work is essential.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have: -
- Degree qualification in related field or equivalent significant experience.
- Significant experience monitoring, analysing and addressing technology systems security threats and incidents and implementing protective controls.
Highly Regarded:
- Demonstrated experience in end to end vulnerability management lifecycle activities and the management of detection platforms
- Demonstrated experience in cyber incident management, including the identification, investigation, containment, remediation, and reporting of cyber security incidents.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise EDR solutions, including alert triage, threat hunting, incident investigation, and remediation
To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:
- Your current resume (in PDF format)
- Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
- Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)
Targeted Question: Describe a time when you identified, investigated and mitigated a significant cyber security risk, threat or vulnerability. What approach did you take, what security controls were implemented, and what was the outcome?
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Additional Information:
Role-specific enquiries: contact Matthew Lee, Senior Manager Security Operations, via email matthew.lee@tafensw.edu.au
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Shweta Yadav via email shweta.yadav@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 2961
For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.
This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.
To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
A Talent Pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and maybe used to fill future vacancies.
Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.
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