Cyber Security Engineer

About the role

The Cyber Security Engineer is tasked with coordinating across the NHVR current and proposed IT architecture and infrastructure to assess build and advise on appropriate infrastructure cyber controls. You will need to understand the latest cyber threat landscape our IT infrastructure including interfacing with Windows iOS and Linux operating systems.

Key responsibilities of this role are : (but not limited to)

• Safeguard the organisations critical assets data and systems from cyber threats using NHVRs ISMS framework for design and implementation.
• Provide advice and support to identify vulnerable processes with systems for remediation or elimination of security risks reducing vulnerblity exposure.
• Engage with and work collaboratively with stakeholders across the agency and externally aligning with the ASD Essential Eight NIST and PSPF frameworks.
• Supports the creation of business continuity / disaster recovery plans and participates in DR and BCP tabletop exercises.
• Perform cyber assessments and reviews of digital initiatives prior to implementation to drive compliance.
• Design manage and integrate technical security controls for but not limited to SMTP gateways firewalls and various defence systems.
• Create effective processes and procedures to ensure improved organisational understanding engagement and compliance with cyber requirements in the undertaking of duties.
• Develop effective and appropriate reporting and alerting to aid the business in responding to threats understand the pipeline of projects and risks associated with them.

To learn more the position description can be found on the NHVR Careers site You

Why join us

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry reduces duplication and inconsistences across state and territory borders and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.

We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 1000 people across the ACT New South Wales Queensland South Australia Tasmania and Victoria.

We offer (update as needed depending on role)

Application Process

Please apply with your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role.

Applications close : 5.00pm 23 / 05 / 2025 ( applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate / s are identified prior).

If you have any questions please dont hesitate to contact the NHVR recruitment team on .

Successful applicants will be required to complete standard preemployment checks including a national police and work rights check.

Please Note : We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

We are committed to being an inclusive diverse and flexible workplace where differences are welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experience and abilities.

Key Skills

Splunk,IDS,Network security,Computer Networking,Identity & Access Management,PKI,PCI,NIST Standards,Security System Experience,Information Security,Encryption,Siem

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1