DevSecOps Engineer - Transurban

OpenTalent; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Transurban is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to embed security into the software development lifecycle and help teams deliver secure, scalable technology solutions. You will work with engineering, architecture, and technology groups to strengthen security capabilities and enable innovation through secure delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and the adoption of AI-enabled security practices to improve outcomes for customers and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience embedding security into the software development lifecycle.
• Ability to assess and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Strong collaboration with engineers, architects, and delivery teams.
• Familiarity with security automation and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive secure development practices across technology teams, integrating security into products from the start.
• Partner with engineers, architects, and delivery teams to identify risks early and implement scalable security solutions.
• Enhance security automation and AI-enabled capabilities to enable faster, safer delivery of software.
• Strengthen application security posture by introducing guardrails and improving security processes.
• Investigate and remediate vulnerabilities to keep platforms secure and reliable.
• Support adoption of emerging technologies and innovative approaches to improve security outcomes.

Skills

DevSecOps

Secure SDLC

Vulnerability remediation

Security automation

AI-enabled security

Job description

Take the next step in your Transurban journey.

Here's an opportunity to grow your skills and shape your path at Transurban. We're building a culture where you can apply your strengths and develop the skills you need for tomorrow.

About the Opportunity

As a DevSecOps Engineer, you'll play a key role in embedding security into the software development lifecycle and helping teams deliver secure, resilient technology solutions at scale.

You'll join an innovative team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and shared success. Together, you'll partner across engineering, architecture, and technology teams to strengthen security capabilities, leverage emerging technologies including AI-driven solutions, and enable innovation through secure and efficient delivery.

As our DevSecOps Engineer, you'll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities. It is complex, meaningful, and exciting work so that our customers experience faster, safer, and more reliable journeys.

How you'll make an impact (your day-to-day):

• Drive secure development practices across technology teams, helping build security into products and services from the very beginning while keeping customer outcomes at the centre of decision-making.
• Partner with engineers, architects, and delivery teams to identify risks early, apply critical thinking, and implement practical, scalable security solutions.
• Enhance security automation, AI-enabled capabilities, and continuous validation processes, enabling teams to deliver software with confidence, speed, and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships across the business, influencing and coaching others to improve security awareness, capability, and shared ownership of outcomes.
• Help strengthen Transurban's application security posture by introducing guardrails, improving processes, and balancing security requirements with business and commercial priorities.
• Contribute to the investigation and remediation of vulnerabilities, applying structured problem‑solving to ensure technology platforms remain secure, reliable, and resilient.
• Support the adoption of emerging technologies and innovative approaches that improve security outcomes, operational efficiency, and data‑informed decision making.
• Adapt to evolving technologies, business priorities, and customer needs while continuously identifying opportunities for improvement.

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and a drive to adapt. We value the transferable skills and experience you could bring, including:

• Solving complex problems: Investigating technical challenges, applying critical thinking, identifying root causes, and delivering practical solutions in fast-paced environments.