Cyber Security Engineer — Cairns Region, Queensland

At the company, we believe in delivering IT solutions that truly meet our clients’ needs, not just our bottom line. Founded in 2003, our journey began in an 80-square-meter converted house, driven by a vision to provide quality IT services at the right price. Today, we stand strong as a leading IT solutions provider, supporting small-to-medium businesses across diverse industries, from Papua New Guinea to Brisbane. We are now seeking a talented and passionate Cyber Security Engineer to join our growing team in Cairns. As a Cyber Security Engineer at Reef IT, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our clients’ infrastructure, ensuring the highest levels of reliability, performance, and resilience against ever-evolving cyber threats. Key Responsibilities: 1.Security Strategy Development: Collaborate with our team to design and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies tailored to our clients’ unique needs. 2.Security Assessment and Penetration Testing: Perform security assessments and penetration tests on client networks, applications, and systems to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses. 3.Security Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and maintain security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection solutions. 4.Vulnerability Assessments: Conduct vulnerability scans and assessments to identify weaknesses in our clients’ systems. Provide detailed reports and recommendations for remediation. 5.Incident Response: Lead incident response efforts, working closely with clients to contain, investigate, and resolve security incidents. Document findings and develop post-incident action plans to prevent future occurrences. 6.Security Awareness and Training: Conduct security awareness training sessions for client employees to educate them about common cyber threats, phishing attacks, and best practices for maintaining a secure workplace. Ideal Candidate Profile: 1.Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. 2.Work Experience: At least two years of relevant work experience in cybersecurity roles. 3.Technical Expertise: Strong background in cybersecurity, including network security, threat detection, and incident response. 4.Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex security issues and develop effective, efficient solutions. 5.Passion for Innovation: A commitment to staying ahead of the curve, researching and testing new technologies to enhance our clients’ security posture. 6.Team Player: Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with our diverse team.