System Designer

Canberra, ACT
Contract
Full-time

5 days ago
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About the CompanyOur client is a trusted partner to Australian and international public and private sector clients, they have a strong presence in Australia built on nearly three decades of delivery excellence and an unwavering commitment to safety.About the roleYou'll be required to understand all aspects of the system, including network, infrastructure, software, and development. You will be responsible for designing a system that enabled the Department to exercise and rehearse in the cyber domain. You will have specialised knowledge in best-practise ICT development and design principles, including DevSecOps and Infrastructure-as-code.Role Responsibilities

Demonstrated Experience with SIEM technologies such as Splunk, coupled with the ability to utilise Plan, design, prototype and implement system components that meet organisational and engineering requirements.
Ensure system designs achieve efficiency, security, and scalability by selecting appropriate architecture, hardware, software, and applied configurations.
Configuring security logging and monitoring aspects of a range of software and hardware products.

Qualifications and Experience

Tertiary qualifications (e.g. Bachelor) in Computer Science, Cyber Systems Engineer, or a related discipline.
Microsoft Role-Based certifications (MCSE: Core Infrastructure)
Certification as a Systems Engineering Professional (desirable)

The successful candidate will have a strong background as a Cyber Systems Engineer on medium to large size projects. Experience in defensive and/or offensive cyber operations, with a focus on detection engineering is highly desirable.What is on offer

The contract period is 12 months, with possible extension options.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and highly skilled team
Competitive remuneration package

Security Requirements:To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current NV2 Security Clearance.Why partner with Whizdom?We're Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:

We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We've been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.

Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn't the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!How to ApplyPlease upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes 10am, Monday 1st September 2025.Please call Kandice Halls on 0480 002 461 for any further information. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks

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