Cybersecurity Recruitment

Ignite is Australia’s leading Information Technology recruitment agency, with hundreds of cybersecurity recruitment assignments delivered across Australia since 2015. We help organisations secure and hire experts in data protection, security architecture, governance and compliance, and cybersecurity leadership.

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Your Trusted Cybersecurity Recruitment Agency

Ignite has extensive experience in recruiting for and hiring roles within the cybersecurity sector. Our recruiters have experience working with Baseline, NV1, NV2, and PV clearance. Having worked with the likes of Defence, Home Affairs, DFAT, the ATO, Thales, the University of Sydney, and Services Australia, our cybersecurity recruitment extends to public, private, government, SMEs, and ASX-listed organisations.

Recruitment in cybersecurity requires diligence, technical and security knowledge, and a deep understanding of the complexities of private and government environments. Many of our recruiters have first-hand experience in working in security, and can provide skill assessments and in-depth interviews to secure great talent for our clients. Whether it’s for entry-level, mid-weight, or senior cybersecurity and risk management, we help organisations fill contract, project, temporary, and permanent roles in cybersecurity.

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ASX-Listed Company

5 Star
Google Rating

Years Of Operation

National Footprint

A Top 10

Supplier To The Federal Government

100

Australian-owned And Operated

The Cybersecurity Industry

Australia’s cybersecurity sector is experiencing rapid growth: according to Jobs and Skills Australia, employment in cyber is due to grow by 14.2% by 2029, which is more than double the 6.6% national average. And it’s not hard to see why – cyberattacks cost the Australian economy ~$63 billion a year (ACS Australia’s Digital Pulse 2025).

Every business in Australia – large and small, public or private – requires a level of data protection, risk management, and security in 2026. As a trusted provider of cybersecurity recruitment services for decades, we understand the complexities of private and government environments and keeping your data, information, software and hardware safe.

For Employers:

For employers, that means finding great talent that can protect sensitive data, stop any harmful attacks, assess risks, and ensure legal compliance. The risks and threats that come with the digital revolution are constantly growing in sophistication and volume, and you need the right people to outsmart cybercriminals.

Our team of experienced consultants, supported by a national resource centre, have extensive relationships across the tech community and our finger on the pulse - ensuring we can always find reliable cybersecurity talent. We have established an extensive network of 1,000+ pre-qualified cybersecurity professionals with strong capabilities and experience, but we’ll always take the time to understand your business so we can fill the right requirements for the role.

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For Talent:

Whether you’re entering the market or you’re a senior cybersecurity specialist, finding that next step in your career can be daunting. With our extensive portfolio of clients in public and private sectors, Ignite has exciting opportunities for project, contract, and permanent roles across information and technology management.

As you are well aware, the demand for cybersecurity professionals has never been higher. For candidates, that means having the freedom to choose and secure a role that truly aligns with your career goals and skillset. Whether you’re looking for a technical role or a strategic leadership position, we welcome you to leave your details with the cyber recruitment experts at Ignite.

17+ Years Industry Experience

Aidan Daly

Account Director – IT & Digital

Nicole Henry

Business Manager - IT & Digital 17 years of recruitment experience

Surabhi Mishra

Account Director - IT & Digital 17 years of recruitment experience

Proud Recruitment Partners For

Ignite’s specialty lies in recruitment for Federal Government, Defence, Critical Infrastructure, Enterprise, and Technology.

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Cybersecurity Roles We Recruit For

Operations and defence

SOC analysts
SIEM and SOAR engineers
Incident responders
Threat hunters
Threat intelligence analysts
Network security specialists
Security administrators
Digital forensics analysts

Offensive and testing

Penetration testers
Red team operators
Vulnerability assessment analysts
Application security engineers

Architecture and engineering

Security architects
Cloud security engineers
Identity and access management (IAM) engineers
DevSecOps engineers
OT/ICS security specialists

Governance, risk and compliance

GRC consultants
IT auditors
Information security managers
Security risk analysts
Privacy and compliance officers
Third-party / vendor risk analysts
Security awareness specialists
Security vetting officer

Leadership

CISOs
Security program and project managers
Cybersecurity team leads

Recovery and continuity

Disaster recovery analysts
Business continuity specialists

Our Specialisations

At Ignite, we specialise in providing exceptional recruitment services for a range of areas, ensuring that we find the right candidates to meet your unique needs.

IT recruitment

Engineering recruitment

Information management recruitment

Cyber security recruitment

Business support recruitment

As a nationwide company, we have offices in the following locations:

We recruit nationally across the ACT, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia.

Sydney

Melbourne

Canberra

Brisbane

Perth

Hear from our clients

Zarina Fitzgerald

Hiring Manager

National Library of Australia

10/09/2023

Zarina was incredibly helpful. Having never worked through the process to transit someone from an agency contract to a permanent organisational contract I was a bit lost but Zarina explained all the steps and what was needed of me. Thanks.

Mary Farag

Hiring Manager

Movigo Group

12/09/2023

Mary has made the recruitment process so much more pleasurable, by vet and validating pre- interview candidates. Mary has kept in contact throughout the recruitment assignment and has provided continuous updates on new potential candidates, and has successfully put forward 2 individuals who I have now offered positions to.

Michael Higgins

Hiring Manager

ANSTO - Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

26/06/2023

Michael is well versed with our organisation and requirements and has been able to source the right candidates. The employees currently working with us are of high quality.

Zarina Fitzgerald

Hiring Manager

Department of Defence

29/08/2023

Zarina has been a pleasure to work with over the last 2 years, she has been very accommodating and open, and has delivered ideal candidates for positions we have required. I would like to thank Zarina for her open communication and friendly nature. Zarina is very approachable and personable.

Nicole Henry

Hiring Manager

Department of Defence

21/08/2023

Nicole is easy to communicate with and has proven professional in all her conduct. Nicole delivers to meet our business needs.

Michael Knight

Hiring Manager

ANSTO - Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

11/09/2023

Michael has a deep understanding of the market conditions and our business requirements. Michael is customer focused and provides high quality candidates aligned with business expectations.

Nicole Henry

Hiring Manager

Department of Defence

27/05/2023

Nicole is approachable and responsive to client needs. She actively engages with us as the client, and regularly checking on performance of the candidates she has placed on engagements with us. Nicole works well with us as a client to ensure we obtain best outcomes for the Commonwealth, whilst ensuring we collectively provide the best experience for highly skilled staff.

Michael Higgins

Hiring Manager

ANSTO - Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

8/05/2023

Michael is the ultimate professional, very responsive to our business requirements and goes above & beyond to search & identify suitable candidates.

Nicole Henry

Hiring Manager

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

27/04/2023

Nicole is a pleasure to deal with. She worked tirelessly to provide us a large number of suitable candidates recently to fill some vacancies. The process was so smooth, the candidates are great and everyone is happy!

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Cybersecurity Recruitment

Your Trusted Cybersecurity Recruitment Agency