Lead Security Engineer

Intrepid Travel; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Professional development

Volunteer leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Intrepid Travel is looking for a Lead Security Engineer to ensure our global technology environment stays secure. You’ll uplift our security posture, embed best‑practice frameworks, and stay ahead of emerging threats to protect our people, travellers and systems.

This is a full-time 12 month contract based out of our office in Melbourne, with flexibility for hybrid working. You’ll lead vulnerability lifecycle, guide major technology changes from a security lens, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in computer science, IT, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vulnerability lifecycle and drive continuous improvement in our cyber security posture.
• Guide major technology changes from a security perspective and oversee audits and vendor security.
• Collaborate with developers to implement secure solutions and communicate risks across the business.

Skills

Network architecture

Cloud and on-prem security

Vulnerability management

Project management

Security standards knowledge (NIST/ISO

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in computer science, IT, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security or related field

Job description

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. We've been creating positive change through the joy of travel since 1989, and we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with 1000s of experiences in over 100 countries.

At Intrepid, we’re looking for a Lead Security Engineer to ensure our global technology environment stays secure. You’ll uplift our security posture, embed best‑practice frameworks, and stay ahead of emerging threats to protect our people, travellers and systems.

Working closely with our technology teams, senior stakeholders and trusted external partners across the globe, you’ll lead our vulnerability lifecycle, guide major technology changes from a security lens, and drive continuous improvement in our cyber world. Whether you’re leading audits, strengthening vendor security, or collaborating with our developers to implement secure solutions, your expertise will directly influence how Intrepid operates at scale with confidence.

This is a role for someone who believes security can be an enabler, not a blocker, who brings deep technical knowledge, strong leadership skills, and a passion for clear communication to support teams across the business understand risks and solutions alike. This is a full-time 12 month contract based out of our office in Melbourne, with flexibility for hybrid working.

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in computer science, IT, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security or related field.
• Knowledge and/or experience with IT Security standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI.
• A solid understanding of network architecture and common systems that integrate.
• Expert knowledge of information systems, security solutions, and defence capabilities across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge and experience in vulnerability management solutions.
• Experience implementing capability to build awareness and protection of Intrepid business.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects simultaneously to deliver quality outcomes.

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit: Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:

• Flexible work arrangements, work-from-home and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
• A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
• Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
• 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
• Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful.

These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.