Security Engineer

About the Department

The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.

About the Division

The Information Management and Technology Division (IMTD) provides secure, reliable and integrated technology platforms, systems and services that enable high-quality education for every child and young person in Victoria.
IMTD is responsible for supporting one of the largest technology environments in Victoria, servicing over 1,500 government schools, 50,000 teachers, and 650,000 students. The division drives digital transformation through agile delivery practices, enterprise cloud platforms, and a strong focus on user experience, security, and innovation.

The Information Security Services Branch plays a critical role in safeguarding the Department's digital environments. With a significant rise in cyber risks, our priority is to ensure the safety and privacy of staff and students through best-practice security policies, tools, and risk assessments.

About the Role

The Security Engineer is responsible for designing, developing and implementing security solutions that protect the Department's cloud and IT systems. The role supports secure service delivery across schools and corporate environments, embedding security controls into new technologies and transformation initiatives.

Working closely with internal teams and external vendors, the Security Engineer plays a key role in improving threat detection, prevention, and response. The position also supports audits, risk management activities, and compliance with industry standards and government requirements.

Attributes

The successful candidate will bring strong experience in cyber security engineering across complex ICT environments, with the ability to assess risks, apply technical solutions, and communicate security concepts to a range of stakeholders. Key capabilities include problem-solving, scripting, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to continuous improvement in security practices.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory:

• Proven experience in security engineering within complex ICT environments
• Strong coding and scripting ability (e.g. .NET, Java, PowerShell, Power Automate, Python, etc.) to automate and extend security functions
• Familiarity with leading security standards (e.g., VPDSSNIST)
• Experience with Microsoft security and cloud services, including AzureAD, Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Information Protection
• Hands-on experience in implementing and managing enterprise security tools and platforms
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to assess and resolve complex technical issues
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent technical writing skills to document as built solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and autonomously in a dynamic environment
   

Desirable:

• Qualifications in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or related fields
• Certifications such as CISSP, Azure Security Engineer, or CompTIA Security+
• Experience in public sector or education environments
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and CI/CD security integration
• Experience with SIEM/SOAR tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk
  
  

How to apply

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing the skills and attributes from the role statement and the capabilities from the position description.

For more details regarding this position please see attached role statements.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact David Dessardo - Manager Security Advisoryvia or david.dessardo@education.vic.gov.au.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday, 16 November 2025