Tech – Cybersecurity Engineer: Operationalising WOG CyberSec Initiatives

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Role

Cybersecurity Engineer

Division

Cybersecurity

Level

Undergraduate

Internship Duration

6 months

Project Description

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The intern will support the operationalisation and adoption of key Whole-of-Government (WOG) cybersecurity initiatives aimed at strengthening cyber risk management and resilience across public agencies. The project will provide exposure to a range of cybersecurity domains, including cyber risk management, security design and engineering, threat intelligence, third-party risk management (TPRM), and privileged identity and access management (PIAM). The intern will work alongside the team to support the rollout of central cybersecurity initiatives, including engaging agencies, addressing operational needs, developing training and communication resources, and supporting capability-building efforts. The intern will also have opportunities to use AI and digital tools to improve information synthesis, knowledge management, stakeholder engagement and the delivery of large-scale WOG engagements. Through the project, the intern will gain an understanding of how cybersecurity policies and capabilities are translated into practical initiatives and operationalised across WOG, while contributing to efforts to strengthen the Government's overall cybersecurity posture.

Learning Outcomes

- Develop knowledge across key cybersecurity domains, including cyber risk management, security design and engineering, threat intel, third-party risk management (TPRM) and privileged identity and access management (PIAM), and understand how these capabilities contribute to WOG cyber security posture - Gain hands-on experience in supporting the operationalisation of central intitiaves to WOG in areas including TPRM and PIAM, through stakeholder onboarding, addressing operational concerns and queries, developing user training resources, and supporting ongoing engagement and capability-building efforts to drive adoption and strengthen - Develop communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including tailoring communications for different audiences, addressing stakeholder needs and concerns, and supporting effective engagement across cybersecurity initiatives - Build proficiency in leveraging AI to enhance the development, speed and quality of deliverables which includes information synthesis, knowledge management, training and visual content, and user engagement - Gain hands-on experience in planning and executing large-scale events and engagement activities, leveraging digital platforms and tools (e.g. Plumber, GovEntry) to support event logistics, stakeholder and vendor coordination, participant management and delivery of WOG engagements

Prerequisites

- Interest in cybersecurity, technology and digital government, with a willingness to learn across different cybersecurity domains. - Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand and synthesise information from different sources. - Good written and verbal communication skills, and comfortable engaging with different stakeholders. - Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team, and to manage multiple tasks and priorities. - Comfortable using digital and AI tools to support research, content development, analysis and day-to-day work. - Prior cybersecurity knowledge or experience is advantageous but not required.