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About the Role

The Principal Cyber Security Engineer provides strategic leadership and expert guidance in designing and delivering secure, resilient technology solutions to safeguard critical policing systems and sensitive information. This role ensures cyber security is embedded into enterprise architecture and digital transformation initiatives, enabling NSWPF to uphold operational integrity, protect public trust, and deliver secure, modern policing services.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership and expert guidance in the design and delivery of secure, resilient technology solutions.
Ensures cyber security is embedded into enterprise architecture and digital transformation initiatives.
Drives cultural change, embedding security into engineering practices across the organisation.
Leads the design and delivery of solutions involving network, virtual, or containerised platforms.
Mentors or upskills team members through coaching, training, establishing standards or best practices.
Ensures alignment across stakeholders, including architects, engineers, and business units.
Addresses and resolves conflicting technical opinions between engineers.
Influences outcomes and leads teams in cybersecurity or infrastructure initiatives.

Requirements

Must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen.
Must undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check.
Must obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.
Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum).
Attach an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience.
Address each of the Target Questions (500 word per question) in the online application or attach as a separate document.

Skills

Cyber Security Engineering
Secure, resilient technology solutions design and delivery
Cyber security embedding into enterprise architecture
Cloud-native environments
Containerized environments
Zero Trust architecture
Advanced DevSecOps pipelines
AI-driven threat detection
Secure-by-design frameworks
Network security strategy
Infrastructure security strategy
Security posture improvement
Risk and vulnerability identification
Security controls implementation
SIEM
EDR
Firewalls
Technical leadership
Mentoring and upskilling teams
Stakeholder alignment
Conflict resolution
Influencing outcomes

Location

Sydney Olympic Park

Work Type

Ongoing
Full-Time

Experience Level

Principal

Salary/Compensations

competitive salary

Benefits

Flexible work options
Opportunity to purchase leave
Annual leave loading
Corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport
Free annual influenza vaccination
Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
Convenient location for public transport and to shops
In-house gym facilities

About the Company

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

Equal Opportunity

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.
We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at PCC-AEET@police.nsw.gov.au
If you identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at PCC-INCLUSION@police.nsw.gov.au
If you are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at PCC-INCLUSION@police.nsw.gov.au