Secure Systems Engineer — Canberra Region, Australian Capital Territory

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Who we are Countersight is a specialist cybersecurity company delivering security research, capability development and consulting services to clients within government and across the private sector. We are independent, Australian, and Canberra based but with the flexibility to operate Australia wide. Our team works on interesting problems across the entire technology stack, from embedded systems to web and mobile applications, finding creative ways to deliver the capability our clients need. The Role Location : Flexible, remote and hybrid arrangements available Hours : Part/Full-time​ Salary : Competitive based on experience A significant part of our work involves designing, building, and integrating the systems that underpin the capability we deliver to clients. High-quality systems engineering drawing on the best in DevOps, automation and orchestration technologies provides a multiplier effect to our clients, enabling them to get more from scarce time and resources through efficient, effective and integrated systems. Our Secure Systems Engineers work with a range of opensource, commercial and bespoke solutions, leveraging our expertise in software engineering and research to deliver highly capable, tailored solutions. Technologies we commonly work with include: Linux (including embedded) and Windows platforms Cloud platforms, including Azure and AWS Automation & orchestration systems, including Ansible Cloud automation, including Terraform and AWS CloudFormation Containerisation, including Docker and Kubernetes Git and various CI/CD pipelines Python, Powershell, Bash and other scripting languages Virtualisation technologies, including Hyperv, KVM/QEMU, VMWare Network engineering across disparate hardware vendors Whether working as part of an end-to-end team to deliver fully integrated capability or as a subject matter expert consulting with clients to refine existing systems, this role provides wide technical exposure set within a context of interesting, variable and meaningful work. We are looking for people from early career through to senior practitioners with previous experience in a system engineering or administration role and familiarity with some of the listed technologies. This role would suit someone looking to broaden their experience and potentially transition from a service delivery role to a true engineering focus. Why work for Countersight As a small company, we prioritize supporting our team and fostering a positive, flexible, and enjoyable work culture. Collaboration, continuous learning and the latitude to experiment are the heart of our approach. Our main office is located a short walk from Braddon and some of Canberra's most popular cafes, restaurants, breweries and coffee roasters, and is also convenient for public transport, including light rail. Our work and client focus allows us to directly contribute to the security and success of our community, and we believe that security is the key ingredient in opening up the promise of technology. We thrive on deep technical challenges and relish the opportunity to extend our knowledge and explore the limits of the technologies we work with. We enjoy what we do, and we think you will too. Eligibility To be eligible to apply for this position you must meet the below eligibility criteria: Be an Australian Citizen. Satisfy pre-employment screening, which includes a police history check Application Procedure Please provide a current resume along with a covering letter highlighting your relevant experience and any publicly available examples of your work. Please feel free to get in touch with any questions you may have about this role via careerscountersight.co.