Senior Cyber Security Testing Intelligence Engineer

About Us

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. 

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

Our Values  

Transgrids core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrids people, who embody them every day. 

The Opportunity

Be part of Australia’s clean energy future with Transgrid — a purpose-driven organisation delivering some of the nation’s most significant renewable energy projects. Our work is helping to shape a reliable, sustainable power system for generations to come.

As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for a Senior Cyber Security & Intelligence Engineer  to join our dynamic cyber security team. In your new role you will be responsible conducting security testing and threat intelligence operations to enhance the organisation's security posture. This role will configure and maintain security logs and threat intelligence feeds into the security logging and monitoring systems. This role will also conduct security testing on Transgrid systems to ensure that security controls are operating effectively.

About You

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who brings a combination of the following:

• Tertiary qualifications at degree level in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent industry relevant experience.
• Hands-on penetration testing experience, with a track record of finding weaknesses and identifying effective remediation techniques. 
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to explain security concepts to system users and stakeholders.
• A minimum of 1-2 years in a similar role, preferably in the power industry or an OT related environment or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in technical cyber security, system administration or web development roles.
• Ability to analyse security incidents and provide timely and effective response.
• Deep technical understanding of cyber security incidents, SIEM technology and security controls.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.
• A willingness to take on low level tasks with enthusiasm and due diligence.
• Demonstrated ability in the production of documentation using accepted standards and notations.
• OSCP, CREST or SANS GPEN highly desirable.
• Understanding of the principles underlying the operation of an ISMS and good knowledge of ISO27000 practices and controls.
• Hands on exposure to at least one of the following languages: Bash scripting, Powershell, Python, KQL.

Recognition & Reward

At Transgrid, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on Australia’s clean energy future. We offer flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development, and a supportive, forward-thinking culture.

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received. We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model. 

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas