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Senior Security Engineer

  • Sydney
  • Australia
  • Permanent
  • $160,000–$180,000 per annum
  • Date posted: 9 Nov 2026

Role Summary

Senior Security Engineer Location: Sydney Hybrid Salary: Up to 180,000 Super The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Engineer to join a growing information security function within a nationally…

Senior Security Engineer Location: Sydney Hybrid Salary: Up to 180,000 Super

The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Engineer to join a growing information security function within a nationally recognised organisation.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of key security engineering initiatives, strengthening the organisation's cloud security posture through the implementation of modern security technologies, cloud-native controls and enterprise security solutions.

Working across Azure and AWS environments, you will play a hands-on role in designing, implementing and maintaining security controls while partnering with infrastructure, application and security operations teams to drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities

    • Design, implement and manage security controls across Azure and AWS environments.
    • Implement and maintain security technologies including XDR, Zero Trust, vulnerability management and CSPM platforms.
    • Strengthen cloud security through IAM, network security, logging, monitoring and infrastructure hardening.
    • Ensure security configurations align with industry frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, CIS and Essential Eight.
    • Conduct security configuration reviews and support penetration testing and remediation activities.
    • Work closely with infrastructure and application teams to embed security best practices.
    • Support incident response, vulnerability management and security operations.
    • Identify opportunities to improve security automation, tooling and overall control effectiveness.

About You You will be an experienced Security Engineer with a strong background in cloud security and enterprise security engineering. You will bring a hands-on approach to implementing security solutions and improving security controls across complex environments.

Ideally, you will have:

    • Significant hands-on experience with Azure and AWS security.
    • Proven experience implementing and managing enterprise security tools and platforms.
    • Strong knowledge of IAM, cloud-native security controls and infrastructure hardening.
    • Understanding of security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, CIS and Essential Eight.
    • Experience with endpoint, network and identity security solutions.
    • Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving capabilities.

Desirable Experience:

    • Certifications such as CISSP, AWS Security Specialty or Azure Security Engineer Associate.
    • Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, Python or Terraform.
    • Exposure to container security, CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps.
    • Experience supporting technical audits and regulatory compliance requirements.

What's On Offer?

    • Salary up to 180,000 Super.
    • Hybrid working arrangements in Sydney.
    • Additional five days of personal leave per financial year.
    • 500 annual wellbeing allowance.
    • Additional paid parental leave.
    • Subsidised professional development and further education.
    • LinkedIn Learning subscription.
    • Supportive environment with genuine opportunities for professional growth.

Apply Now If you're a Senior Security Engineer looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cloud security and enterprise-wide security initiatives, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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