Microsoft Security Engineer - Hybrid SecOps & AI Governance

Ambition Group Limited; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Ambition Group Limited is seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer to own the security of a Microsoft-centric environment in North Sydney. You’ll implement and continuously improve controls, run SecOps rotations, and collaborate with the CISO on security initiatives.

With 5–10 years in security and strong experience with Entra ID, Defender for Email and Purview, Azure, and Microsoft 365, you’ll drive AI governance, identity improvements and threat detection across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven 5–10 years in cyber security engineering across security and IT.
• Confident communicator able to present to stakeholders.
• Hands-on with Microsoft security tools and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve security controls across a Microsoft‑based environment.
• Run day-to-day security operations with monthly SecOps rotation.
• Support security due diligence and integration for acquisitions, (~1–2 site visits per month).
• Drive projects like AI governance and identity/access improvements.
• Roll out an email security gateway and strengthen defences against AI-driven threats.
• Remediate vulnerabilities from scans, pen tests and audits.
• Engage stakeholders on-site and promote security awareness.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Learning mindset

Education

Microsoft security certifications (SC-300, SC-200, SC-100)

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Defender for Email

Microsoft Purview

Azure

Microsoft 365

Job description

Ambition Group Limited is seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer to own the security of a Microsoft-centric environment in North Sydney. You’ll implement and continuously improve controls, run SecOps rotations, and collaborate with the CISO on security initiatives.

With 5–10 years in security and strong experience with Entra ID, Defender for Email and Purview, Azure, and Microsoft 365, you’ll drive AI governance, identity improvements and threat detection across the business.