Cyber Security Recruitment Specialists

We recruit across all Australian Government clearance levels — Baseline, Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1), Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2), and Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV). We work closely with candidates who hold active clearances and can advise on realistic timelines for new clearance applications. For roles requiring clearances, we only present candidates who already hold the required level or have a strong prior clearance history.

In 2026, the highest demand is for cloud security engineers (AWS, Azure, GCP), threat intelligence analysts, penetration testers with OSCP or CREST certification, security architects, and GRC specialists with ISO 27001 and Essential Eight expertise. AI-augmented threat detection and OT/ICS security are also emerging areas where demand significantly outstrips supply.

Security Analysts at the junior to mid level typically earn $90,000 to $130,000. Senior Security Engineers and Architects command $140,000 to $190,000. Penetration testers with strong certifications range from $120,000 to $170,000. CISOs at enterprise level typically sit between $220,000 and $380,000 depending on the size and complexity of the organisation. Contract rates for senior security contractors average $1,000 to $1,400 per day.

Certifications like CISSP, CISM, and CEH are a starting point, not an endpoint. We assess candidates on their practical experience — the actual incidents they've responded to, the architectures they've designed, the penetration tests they've led. We ask scenario-based questions that reveal how they think under pressure and how they communicate risk to non-technical stakeholders. The best security professionals are as good at the boardroom conversation as they are at the command line.

Absolutely. We work with organisations at every stage of their security maturity journey — from placing a first security hire to building out a full SOC. We can advise on team structure, role sequencing (what to hire first and why), and how to balance permanent headcount with specialist contractors for specific project phases.