Cybercx - Security Engineer (Cloudcompute)

Accenture Global; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Career development program

Global career opportunities

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Security Engineer to support secure enterprise infrastructure and cloud services in our Brisbane area. You will resolve incidents, administer Windows Server, AD, DNS, DHCP, PKI, and manage VMware, UCS, VEEAM, MECM/SCCM, NetApp and LogicMonitor platforms.

You will operate Microsoft Azure and 365 services, Entra ID, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, and contribute to cost optimisation and security posturing.

Qualifications

• Tertiary IT qualification desirable.
• 3–5 years IT engineering/operations experience supporting enterprise infra, cloud, identity and security.
• Strong administration and troubleshooting with Windows Server, AD DS, DNS, DHCP, GPO, accounts, and AD CS.
• Practical experience with VMware vCenter, Cisco UCS, VEEAM, MECM/SCCM, NetApp, LogicMonitor, and PKI lifecycle management.
• Strong cloud ops capability across Azure and Microsoft 365, Entra ID, SSO, MFA, CA, CSP licensing.
• Experience with Defender XDR, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, Purview, and CSP security controls.
• Azure cost analysis, process automation, and cloud firewall/routing management.
• Experience with Airlock Digital or equivalent allowlisting platform.
• Email security and anti-phishing controls experience.
• Microsoft certifications and ITIL Foundation V4.
• Ability to work autonomously and lead initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Resolve incidents and service requests across infra, cloud, identity, and security.
• Maintain and optimize Windows Server, AD DS, DNS, DHCP, PKI, VMware, UCS, VEEAM, MECM/SCCM, NetApp, LogicMonitor.
• Operate Azure and Microsoft 365 services, Entra ID, SSO, MFA, CA, cost optimisation.
• Manage security controls in Defender, Purview, email security, and CSP governance.
• Administer Airlock Digital including agents and allowlisting policy design.
• Automate repeatable processes to improve reliability, security, and efficiency.
• Follow ITIL-aligned incident, request, problem and change management.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers and vendors to resolve escalations.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Azure

Defender XDR

MECM/SCCM

VMware vCenter

NetApp

LogicMonitor

PKI lifecycle management

Education

Tertiary IT qualification

Tools

VMware vCenter

Cisco UCS

VEEAM

MECM/SCCM

NetApp

LogicMonitor

PKI lifecycle management

Job description

The work we do matters CyberCX, part of Accenture, protects and defends our customers and communities by providing the most comprehensive range of cyber security professional services in the region.

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Find out more about us at www.accenture.com.

About the role

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager – Managed Security Engineering MY, the Security Engineer (MY) operates and supports secure, reliable enterprise infrastructure and cloud services. The role resolves technical issues, maintains and improves core platforms and security controls, and delivers effective outcomes across infrastructure, identity, Microsoft cloud, endpoint security, application allow listing, and monitoring services.

What will do

• Resolve incidents and service requests across infrastructure, cloud, identity, endpoint security, monitoring, and application allowlisting services.
• Administer and maintain Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI, VMware, Cisco UCS, VEEAM, MECM/SCCM, NetApp, and LogicMonitor platforms.
• Operate Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services, including Entra ID, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, cloud networking, licensing, consumption analysis, and cost optimisation.
• Manage and improve Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, email security, Cloud Security Posture Management, and related security controls.
• Administer Airlock Digital, including endpoint agents, trust decisions, application reputation analysis, and allowlisting policy optimisation.
• Automate repeatable processes and identify opportunities to improve platform reliability, security, performance, and operational efficiency.
• Follow ITIL-aligned incident, request, problem, and change management processes and maintain accurate operational records.
• Work with internal teams, customers, and vendors to resolve escalations and deliver timely, professional service outcomes.

What you need

• A tertiary qualification in Information Technology or a related discipline (desirable).
• At least 3–5 years of IT engineering or operations experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, cloud, identity, and security technologies.
• Demonstrated administration and troubleshooting experience with Windows Server, Active Directory Domain Services, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, account administration, and Active Directory Certificate Services.
• Practical experience with VMware vCenter and cluster management, Cisco UCS, VEEAM, MECM/SCCM, NetApp, LogicMonitor, and PKI lifecycle management.
• Strong Microsoft cloud operations capability across Azure administration, Microsoft 365 tenant administration, Entra ID, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, cloud networking, and CSP licensing management.
• Experience with Defender XDR, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Purview, Cloud Security Posture Management, and related security control optimisation.
• Capability in Azure consumption analysis, cost optimisation, process automation, and cloud firewall and routing management.
• Experience administering Airlock Digital or a comparable application allowlisting platform, including endpoint agents, trust decisions, application reputation analysis, and allowlisting policy design and optimisation.
• Experience with email security platforms, phishing prevention frameworks, and associated authentication and hardening controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond effectively to emergent operational challenges.
• Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate, or other equivalent certifications.
• ITIL Foundation V4 or other recognised service management credentials.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and lead technical initiatives within a team environment.

Benefits of working at Accenture:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Long & short-term career break opportunities
• Structured career development program
• Local and international career opportunities.
• Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace
• Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
• We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!

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