Lead Enterprise Security Engineer — AI, Automation & Cloud

icare NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Gym subsidies

Career development

Employee benefits

Inclusive culture

Job summary

icare NSW is seeking a Senior Security Services Engineer to own complex security engineering from design to implementation across cloud and on-premises environments in a hybrid Sydney setting.

You will collaborate with cyber security, architecture, cloud, infrastructure and DevOps teams to strengthen enterprise security, automate processes and drive technology transformation. Mentoring and cross-functional influence are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in cyber security engineering or technical security roles in large or complex environments, with the depth to lead complex work independently.
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing and managing enterprise security technologies, such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR, firewalls, cloud security, network security, IAM and security monitoring.
• Experience delivering large-scale cyber security uplift, transformation or technology change, with the ability to take initiatives from concept through to implementation.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security principles, secure architecture, system hardening, incident response and technology risk across cloud and on-premises environments.
• An ability to learn new technologies quickly, solve complex technical problems and apply your expertise across different security domains.
• Confidence working across technical and business teams, explaining complex security issues clearly, influencing decisions and constructively challenging approaches when needed.
• An interest in emerging security technology and automation, with the curiosity to evaluate new approaches and translate them into practical improvements.
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cyber Security, Information Technology or a related field, and/or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration and lifecycle management of enterprise security technologies across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Shape and deliver security controls that strengthen cyber resilience while supporting broader technology transformation.
• Explore, evaluate and pilot emerging security capabilities, including AI-enabled analytics, automation and cloud-native technologies.
• Lead complex security initiatives end to end, from technical assessment and design through implementation and operational adoption.
• Automate security processes using scripting, orchestration and infrastructure-as-code to improve effectiveness and response times.
• Partner with cyber, architecture, cloud, infrastructure, DevOps and business teams to embed security into technology solutions and manage competing priorities.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues and security incidents, applying sound judgement to identify practical solutions.
• Share your expertise through technical guidance and mentoring, helping engineers and analysts build their capability.

Skills

Security leadership

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Learning agility

Cross-team collaboration

Cloud security

Education

CS/InfoSec degree

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

SOAR

Firewalls

Cloud security

IAM

Security monitoring

Job description

icare NSW is seeking a Senior Security Services Engineer to own complex security engineering from design to implementation across cloud and on-premises environments in a hybrid Sydney setting.

You will collaborate with cyber security, architecture, cloud, infrastructure and DevOps teams to strengthen enterprise security, automate processes and drive technology transformation. Mentoring and cross-functional influence are key aspects of the role.