Cyber Security Engineer

Full-Time | 12-Month Contract

At the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), we are committed to achieving innovative, ground-breaking health and medical research that fundamentally improves the quality of life for all people.

SAHMRI is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to help protect the systems, infrastructure and data that support world-class health and medical research. Reporting to the Head of ICT, this role will design, implement and maintain security controls across on-premises and cloud environments, helping safeguard sensitive research, clinical, corporate and operational information.

Working as part of the ICT Operations function, you will provide practical cyber security engineering expertise across infrastructure, applications, identity, cloud services, endpoints, monitoring and incident response. You will partner with ICT, research and business teams to embed security best practice, manage risk and support secure collaboration with researchers, partners and external service providers.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Design, implement and support security controls across on-premises and cloud environments.

• Protect sensitive research, clinical, participant and corporate data.

• Manage and improve core security infrastructure, including firewalls, endpoint protection, Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.

• Monitor systems and networks for threats, investigate incidents and support response and recovery activities.

• Review and support secure access to internal and cloud-hosted applications, including SSO, TLS configuration, access controls and monitoring.

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.

• Strengthen identity and access management practices, including permissions, MFA, conditional access and privileged access.

• Provide cyber security input into technology selection, procurement, architecture, implementation and change processes.

• Support the development of security policies, playbooks, standards and procedures.

• Partner with teams across SAHMRI to embed security into projects and operations.

• Provide guidance, mentoring and awareness support to build cyber security capability.

• Prepare clear updates on risks, incidents, projects and security posture for stakeholders and leaders.

About You

• A degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

• At least two years’ experience in a dedicated cyber security role.

• Relevant cyber security certifications highly regarded.

• Experience supporting cyber security in a small-to-medium ICT team.

• Experience securing Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.

• Knowledge of identity and access management, including MFA, conditional access and privileged access tools.

• Experience securing Windows and Linux environments; macOS exposure is advantageous.

• Strong network and infrastructure security knowledge, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention and monitoring tools.

• Experience with security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, SIEM, EDR and log analysis.

• Practical knowledge of cloud security, particularly Microsoft Azure and hybrid environments.

• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance requirements such as Essential Eight, NIST and privacy obligations.

• Experience with endpoint protection, patching and secure configuration standards.

• The ability to contribute to or lead security projects and improvement initiatives.

• Strong planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to different audiences.

• A collaborative, proactive and professional approach.

• The ability to mentor others and promote strong security awareness practices.
  

Special Requirements

• Some out of hours work may be required.

• DCSI Employment Screening and Police Checks may be required.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, and our institute is dedicated to growing a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community. Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals. If these are also your values and goals, apply today.

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like everyday living costs with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn.

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold relevant working rights within Australia at the time of application.

For a copy of the position description, please click here.

For more information, please contact [email protected]

Applications close: Sunday 30th August 2026

Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is identified.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply