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Job Description
An 80-year group, COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 20,000 professionals in more than 43 countries. In this way, it offers a wide range of services throughout the value chain of projects, adapted to each sector and to the scope of the contract required by our clients, both public and private.
Cobra is divided into four main sectors of activity, Networks, Specialised installations, integrated projects and concession assets.
ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed preferred network operator by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission line network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV) is the design and construction contractor for ACEREZ.
The Central-West Orana Transmission Project will provide new high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs and supporting infrastructure to transfer power generated by solar and wind projects to electricity consumers. The new infrastructure is expected to be operational by 2028 and will initially unlock up to 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity.
Location
The successful candidate will be based in Sydney and will be required to work out of our Sydney Office in the CBD Monday to Friday.
About the Role
The IT and Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the OT compute, networking and supporting applications to ensure the safe and reliable operation of all OT Application (e.g. EMS, SCADA) as well as their adherence to cybersecurity principles, best practices and regulations (e.g. SOCI, AESCSF, IEC 62443). This role involves leading technical projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, clients and vendors to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Hyper-Converged Infrastructure

• Design and review HCI architecture
• Configure and review Hypervisor and Hardware configurations
• Hypervisor and server configuration and lifecycle management

Operational Technology LAN

• Design and review OT LAN architecture and configuration
• Understand configuration parameters of networking equipment and ability to configure per application requirements

Supporting Application Management

• Design and review configuration and setup of system supporting applications and solutions such as: Active Directory, Endpoint Detection and Response, Vulnerability Management, Privileged Access Management, Logging and Alerting, Network Performance Management, Patching, Backups, Managed File Transfer

Cybersecurity Management

• Ensuring design of the solution adheres to cybersecurity best practices
• Enduring design of the solution adheres to federal cybersecurity requirements (AESCSF, SOCI)An 80-year group, COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 20,000 professionals in more than 43 countries. In this way, it offers a wide range of services throughout the value chain of projects, adapted to each sector and to the scope of the contract required by our clients, both public and private.

Cobra is divided into four main sectors of activity, Networks, Specialised installations, integrated projects and concession assets.
ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed preferred network operator by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission line network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV) is the design and construction contractor for ACEREZ.
The Central-West Orana Transmission Project will provide new high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs and supporting infrastructure to transfer power generated by solar and wind projects to electricity consumers. The new infrastructure is expected to be operational by 2028 and will initially unlock up to 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity.
Location
The successful candidate will be based in Sydney and will be required to work out of our Sydney Office in the CBD Monday to Friday.

About the RoleThe IT and Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the OT compute, networking and supporting applications to ensure the safe and reliable operation of all OT Application (e.g. EMS, SCADA) as well as their adherence to cybersecurity principles, best practices and regulations (e.g. SOCI, AESCSF, IEC 62443). This role involves leading technical projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, clients and vendors to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.Hyper-Converged Infrastructure

• Design and review HCI architecture
• Configure and review Hypervisor and Hardware configurations
• Hypervisor and server configuration and lifecycle management
• Operational Technology LAN
• Design and review OT LAN architecture and configuration
• Understand configuration parameters of networking equipment and ability to configure per application requirements
• Supporting Application Management
• Design and review configuration and setup of system supporting applications and solutions such as: Active Directory, Endpoint Detection and Response, Vulnerability Management, Privileged Access Management, Logging and Alerting, Network Performance Management, Patching, Backups, Managed File Transfer
• Cybersecurity Management
• Ensuring design of the solution adheres to cybersecurity best practices
• Enduring design of the solution adheres to federal cybersecurity requirements (AESCSF, SOCI)

Required Skills and Competencies

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the mentioned or a related field
• Proven experience delivering operational technology projects
• Bachelor’s degree in software/IT or cybersecurity engineering or a related field recognized by Engineers Australia for professional accreditation
• Designing, Deploying and operating Nutanix AHV (NCP-MCI Certification Preferred)
• Relevant Microsoft Certifications e.g., AZ-800
• Demonstrated knowledge of Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity frameworks
• Strong experience with SIEM and log management
• Familiarity with Microsoft security stack, particularly Windows Defender
• Practical experience deploying Veeam and other Backup software

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.
Please note: This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.
For more information on how your personal data is managed, please refer to the privacy statements of each parent company:
Grupo Cobra:
https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/
Acciona:
Privacy Policy | ACCIONA | Business as unusual
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company’s commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply

• Design and review HCI architecture
• Configure and review Hypervisor and Hardware configurations
• Hypervisor and server configuration and lifecycle management
• Operational Technology LAN
• Design and review OT LAN architecture and configuration
• Understand configuration parameters of networking equipment and ability to configure per application requirements
• Supporting Application Management
• Design and review configuration and setup of system supporting applications and solutions such as: Active Directory, Endpoint Detection and Response, Vulnerability Management, Privileged Access Management, Logging and Alerting, Network Performance Management, Patching, Backups, Managed File Transfer
• Cybersecurity Management
• Ensuring design of the solution adheres to cybersecurity best practices
• Enduring design of the solution adheres to federal cybersecurity requirements (AESCSF, SOCI