Shape your world, in the team that shapes NSW communities, spaces and economies
- Design, implement, and maintenance of ICT security infrastructure that protects critical systems and data
- Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity,
- Parramatta location with flexible working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $125,693 to $138,510 + super
Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.
The role
In this role, you’ll be hands-on with designing and maintaining the security infrastructure that protects the department’s digital environment. You’ll work closely with architects and stakeholders to implement secure-by-design technologies, manage tools like SIEM and IDS/IPS, and lead efforts in threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability remediation. Your insights will help shape security strategies and ensure systems are compliant and resilient.
You’ll be navigating a complex ICT landscape, identifying risks and responding to emerging threats across a wide network of sites. Staying ahead of the curve in cybersecurity trends and technologies is key, as is your ability to collaborate across teams and deliver practical, scalable solutions that keep the department’s systems safe and secure.
For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Senior Security Engineer
What you will bring to the role
- Proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining ICT security infrastructure in complex environments.
- Strong understanding of tools like IPS/IDS, SIEM, SASE, and vulnerability management systems.
- Ability to apply “Secure by Design” principles and maintain detailed documentation and playbooks.
- Expertise in cyber threat detection, incident response, and remediation strategies.
- Skills in evaluating new technologies and ensuring compliance with security standards.
- Capacity to manage and configure security tools and proactively address vulnerabilities.
- Experience providing security consulting and acting as a subject matter expert across programs and projects.
- Ability to stay current with emerging threats and technologies in the cybersecurity landscape.
- Strong collaboration skills to work with internal teams, external stakeholders, and vendors.
What is an essential requirement:
- Tertiary qualifications in computer science, information and technology, or a related technical field and/or relevant experience and industry certifications.
- Availability to work after hours, on weekends, and be on call as required.
About Us
At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.
(We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.
Join us
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us.
Applications close: 11:55pm Wednesday 24 June 2026.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Maria Snowden (Manager Security Services Engagement & Operations) at
[email protected].
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via
[email protected] or (0 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.
