Senior IT Engineer | Infrastructure & Cloud/M365/E8 Security

�� HOT JOB ALERT | Cyber Security Specialist (Essential Eight)
�� North Parramatta, Sydney (Hybrid)
�� $115,000 - $135,000 + Super
 
Our client, a growing and highly respected MSP, is looking for a Cyber Security Specialist to lead Essential Eight Maturity Level 1 & 2 assessments, remediation planning, and cyber security uplift initiatives across Australian SMBs.
 
This is a senior, hands-on, client-facing role suited to someone who can assess risk with confidence, provide strategic advice, and deliver meaningful security outcomes.
 
What you'll be doing:
 
- Lead Essential Eight Maturity Level 1 & 2 gap assessments
- Design practical remediation roadmaps aligned to business risk
- Deliver cyber security uplift initiatives with clients and internal teams
- Provide compliance guidance, reporting, and security recommendations
- Facilitate client workshops, technical reviews, and pre-sales discussions
- Support projects across Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, infrastructure, and security
 
What we're looking for:
 

• Demonstrated experience in cyber security, compliance, GRC, or hands-on technical security delivery.
• Strong working knowledge of the Essential Eight, including experience supporting Maturity Level 1 and 2 uplift initiatives.
• Proven ability to conduct gap assessments and develop practical, outcome-focused remediation plans.
• A solid understanding of Microsoft 365 security and modern SMB environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain risk in plain language.
• Experience in managed services, consulting, or other client-facing environments will be highly regarded.
• Broad technical capability across Azure, on-premises servers and virtual infrastructure, and networking, with the flexibility to support wider project delivery alongside the core cyber focus.

 
Certifications and qualifications
 
CISSP is highly desirable. Candidates with CISM, Microsoft security certifications, ISO 27001-related qualifications, or similar recognised cyber security credentials are also encouraged to apply.
 
Practical experience delivering outcomes in client environments will be highly valued.
 
Why join Our Client?
 
- Join a growing MSP with a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-impact cyber security outcomes to Australian SMBs
- Work across a broad range of client environments where your expertise will directly influence both security posture and business outcomes
- Play a key role in shaping and expanding Our Client's cyber security capability as the practice continues to grow
- Exposure to a diverse range of cyber security, cloud, infrastructure, and compliance projects
- Parramatta-based office with onsite parking
- Hybrid working environment offering flexibility and collaboration
 
If you're ready to take on a visible and impactful role helping Australian SMBs strengthen their cyber security maturity, we'd love to hear from you.
 
Please note: As part of the final stages of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check.
 
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Interested candidates with full Australian working rights are encouraged to apply and join a growing, forward-thinking team.
 
Please email me your CV to c.thum@certusrecruitment.com then give Charmaine Thum a call on 0439 320 538