Lead Cyber Security Engineer – CAASM / runZero Specialist
Contract: 12 months + 2 x 12-month extension options
Start Date: 11 January 2027
Working Arrangements: Onsite, 5 days per week (up to 40 hours)
Security Clearance: NV1 clearance
Applications Close: 16 November 2026
Bridge IT Engineering is seeking an experienced Lead Cyber Security Engineer – CAASM / runZero Specialist to join a major Federal Government department in Canberra. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled cyber security professional to lead the administration, sustainment and optimisation of an enterprise Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) capability, supporting critical cyber security operations and improving visibility across complex ICT environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain and optimise enterprise CAASM platforms, including runZero.
- Monitor platform health, performance, availability and operational effectiveness.
- Manage integrations across security, network, cloud, identity and asset management systems.
- Enhance enterprise asset visibility, identifying unknown, unmanaged and potentially vulnerable assets.
- Develop and maintain asset reconciliation, correlation and deduplication processes.
- Support network discovery, fingerprinting and segmentation validation activities.
- Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures and service management processes.
- Produce technical reporting, governance and assurance documentation.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, vendor engagement and platform lifecycle management.
- Demonstrated experience administering runZero or similar CAASM technologies, including configuration, monitoring, upgrades and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of cyber asset discovery, attack surface management and enterprise asset visibility.
- Experience integrating cyber security platforms with enterprise systems and multiple data sources.
- Strong technical knowledge of networking, operating systems, cloud environments and network protocols.
- Practical experience with unauthenticated network fingerprinting, subnet tracing and network segmentation.
- Experience developing logic for asset correlation, data reconciliation and deduplication.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
Highly Desirable
- Experience with REST APIs, webhooks and scripting using Python or PowerShell.
- Background in cyber security operations, vulnerability management or technology risk.
- Knowledge of Australian Government security frameworks, including PSPF and ISM.
- Experience with vulnerability discovery, scoring, prioritisation and remediation.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CompTIA Security+.
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Lead Cyber Security Engineer in Canberra employer: Bridge IT Engineering
Bridge IT is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Canberra that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development in the rapidly evolving field of AI governance and assurance, while promoting a culture of integrity and ethical practices. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the Federal Government sector, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will help shape the future of technology.
