Security & Risk

We connect organisations with professionals who protect against cyber threats and ensure compliance. From hands-on penetration testers to strategic CISO-level leadership, we cover the full spectrum of information security and IT risk management. We recruit across Sydney and Australia-wide.

Talent Aligned recruits security and risk professionals across Sydney and Australia, on permanent and contract terms. The roles we place include security engineers, SOC analysts, penetration testers, security architects, GRC specialists and CISO-level leaders who protect systems and keep organisations compliant. We support teams securing cloud platforms, applications and regulated environments.

Roles we hire for

We place specialists across the following role types within Security & Risk.

Security Engineers

Designs and maintains defences that protect systems, networks and data from attack.

SOC Analysts (L1-L3)

Monitors security alerts and investigates incidents from a security operations centre.

Penetration Testers

Ethically attacks systems to find and report vulnerabilities before real attackers do.

Red / Blue Team Specialists

Simulates attacks (red) or defends against them (blue) to test and strengthen security posture.

Security Architects

Designs the overall security structure of systems so protection is built in from the start.

GRC Specialists (ISO 27001, SOC 2, Essential Eight)

Manages governance, risk and compliance so the organisation meets security standards and frameworks.

CISO / Security Directors

Leads the security strategy and function across the organisation at an executive level.

IAM Engineers

Manages identity and access so the right people have the right access to the right systems.

Cloud Security Engineers

Secures cloud platforms and workloads across providers such as AWS, Azure and GCP.

AppSec Engineers

Embeds security into the software development lifecycle to reduce vulnerabilities in applications.

IT Risk Analysts

Identifies and assesses technology risks and recommends controls to reduce them.

Compliance Officers

Ensures the organisation meets regulatory and policy obligations across its operations.

Industries we've delivered in

Industries we've delivered Security & Risk talent into include:

fintech & financebankingSaaSdefencemedical devices

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Frequently asked questions

Do you recruit cyber security engineers in Australia?

Yes. We place security engineers, SOC analysts, penetration testers and security architects across Sydney and Australia on permanent and contract terms.

Can you help hire GRC and compliance specialists?

Yes. We recruit GRC specialists and compliance professionals experienced with frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 and the Essential Eight.

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Engineering

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Test & Quality Engineering

We specialise in automation-first, shift-left testing talent who integrate quality into every stage of the CI/CD pipeline. From exploratory testing to performance engineering, we find professionals who ensure your software is reliable, secure, and production-ready. We recruit across Sydney and Australia-wide.

Looking for Security & Risk talent?

Whether you're hiring or looking for your next role, we'd love to help. Get in touch with our specialist team today.