Senior Systems Security Engineer

Posted 16 July 2025
Salary / RateCompetitive Salary Package
LocationCanberra
Job type Permanent
DisciplineICTCyber Security
ReferenceV-34937
Contact nameMuhammad Usama Shoaib
Contact email m.shoaib@verticalscope.com.au

Job description

Vertical Scope Group (VSG) are continuing to grow our team, and we are looking for a driven and highly skilled, NV1 security cleared, Senior Security Systems Engineers to join our award-winning team in delivering services to our customer in the National Security Community.

This is a unique opportunity to work within an advanced and security focused position. Due to the security sensitive nature of the position, specific details can only be shared with shortlisted candidates.

About you:
  • Experience with system design tools, methods and techniques
  • Experience with integration and optimisation of system components
  • Experience with Cyber Security and privacy principles and organizational requirements
  • Experience with countermeasure design for identified security risks

About the role:
  • Assess a wide range of systems and configurations for cyber security issues
  • Conduct workshops and run assessment tooling to elicit information required for an accurate assessment of an environment
  • Provide recommendations for remediation of cyber security issues

About Vertical Scope Group:

Vertical Scope Group (VSG) is a proudly 100% Australian owned and operated specialist ICT consultancy, and a DISP Level 3 member, specialising in delivering impactful ICT, cyber security, and complex workforce solutions to Australia’s most critical national programs.

We are a multi-award-winning organisation, recognised for our deep commitment to excellence in service, social purpose, and diversity:
  • 2025 Australian Owned Business of the Year
  • 2025 RCSA Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
  • 2022 RCSA Excellence in Client Services
  • 2022 Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Award
  • 2021 RCSA Excellence in Social Purpose
What We Offer Our Employees:
  • Paid training, professional development, and certification budget
  • Flexible work arrangements if applicable
  • Access to high-impact roles across Defence, National Security, Federal Government and national projects of significance
  • Additional 1% superannuation contribution
  • Leave options including: Birthday leave, Defence leave etc
  • Fortnightly payroll and industry engagement events
  • A values-led team that celebrates your contribution and progression

Apply Now or Connect:

If you’re looking to apply your skills where they truly matter, in a mission-driven team delivering sovereign outcomes, apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

Know someone great? Refer them via our Referral Program: www.verticalscope.com.au/refer-a-candidate

Vertical Scope Group is committed to workforce equity. We actively encourage applications from Veterans and their partners, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse individuals, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.