Cyber Security Engineer

Aurec; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurec is seeking a security engineering lead to design and deploy robust cyber security controls across hybrid, cloud, and on-prem environments. You will optimise Defender Suite, Sentinel, Entra ID, and EDR tools to automate threat detection and accelerate incident response.

You will drive vulnerability management, risk assessments, and accreditation aligned with ISM/PSPF, mentoring engineers and collaborating across functions to foster a proactive cyber safety culture.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on proficiency with Microsoft Cloud Security ecosystems (Sentinel, Defender Suite, Entra ID, Intune).
• Experience with enterprise security controls and APS frameworks (ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight) is preferred.
• Ability to translate security risks into business-focused guidance for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy cyber security controls and secure architecture patterns across hybrid, cloud, and on-prem environments.
• Optimise security tooling to drive automated threat detection and rapid incident response.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation coordination to improve posture.
• Lead security risk assessments and accreditation activities in line with ISM/PSPF.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender Suite

Entra ID

Intune

Firewalls

Vulnerability management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

• Design and deploy robust cyber security controls and secure architecture patterns across hybrid, cloud, and on-premises environments.
• Optimise core enterprise security tooling, including Microsoft Defender Suite, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID, and EDR platforms to drive automated threat detection and rapid incident response.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, coordinate remediation workflows, and elevate posture against the Essential Eight Maturity Model.
• Lead security risk assessments, accreditation activities, and documentation aligned with the Information Security Manual (ISM) and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and cross-functional project teams, fostering a proactive, solutions-focused cyber safety culture.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

• Strong hands-on proficiency with Microsoft Cloud Security ecosystems (Sentinel, Defender Suite, Entra ID, Intune), network firewalls, secure gateways, and enterprise vulnerability management tools.
• Demonstrated track record engineering and maintaining cyber security controls within complex enterprise environments, ideally backed by strong familiarity with APS frameworks (ISM, PSPF, and Essential Eight).
• Proven ability to translate intricate security risks into practical, business-aligned advice, combined with exceptional stakeholder engagement and collaborative problem-solving skills.

• Baseline security clearance required