Cyber Security Engineer — Microsoft Sentinel & XDR Lead

The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR); Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven work

Collaborative environment

Cutting-edge technology and infra

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Convenient location

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join its ICT team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on improving security across cloud and on-premises environments, with hands-on work on Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft XDR, threat detection, and incident response.

Reporting to the CIO, you will implement Sentinel/XDR, perform vulnerability assessments, and develop automated security responses.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Microsoft Sentinel.
• Strong experience deploying and managing Microsoft XDR.
• Experience with threat hunting, investigations and remediation.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, Zero Trust and ACSC Essential Eight.
• Degree in Cyber Security or related field or 5+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Improving the security of WIMR's IT infrastructure using Microsoft security technologies.
• Reviewing Microsoft XDR and identifying areas for security improvements.
• Leading the implementation of Microsoft Sentinel from the ground up, including data connectors, normalisation, analytics rules, UEBA, watchlists, workbooks and cost-effective data ingestion strategies.
• Assessing endpoint vulnerabilities and remediation.
• Monitoring, investigating and responding to cyber threats across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Threat hunting using KQL and aligning detections with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Developing automated security responses and SOAR playbooks using Logic Apps and Power Automate.
• Implementing security improvements and technical solutions to address risks.
• Leading the Internal Cyber Governance Committee and preparing reports for executives.
• Collaborating with ICT team and external providers to maintain a secure IT environment.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Security investigations

Vulnerability assessment

MITRE ATT&CK knowledge

Education

Degree in Cyber Security or related field or 5+ years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft XDR

KQL

Logic Apps

Power Automate

Job description

The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join its ICT team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on improving security across cloud and on-premises environments, with hands-on work on Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft XDR, threat detection, and incident response.

Reporting to the CIO, you will implement Sentinel/XDR, perform vulnerability assessments, and develop automated security responses.