Security Automation Engineer - Hybrid, Python

TPG Telecom; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

TPG Telecom is seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Engineering Specialist to design, implement and own security tooling and automation across our cloud and on-prem estates. You’ll lead the System Technical Owner efforts, partnering with vendors, architects and platform teams to embed security into the SDLC and CI/CD pipelines, driving secure, scalable solutions and continuous improvement.

This role emphasizes python development, automated detection and response, and governance across SIEM, IAM and

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Python for automation, scripting, and tool development.
• Proficiency in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and IaC.
• Solid understanding of cloud security (AWS), network security, and app security principles.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining secure systems and automation pipelines using modern DevOps and CI/CD practices, with a strong emphasis on security.
• Developing custom security tooling and integrations using APIs to connect data flows across cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Owning the full engineering lifecycle—from ideation to deployment, monitoring, and operational support—ensuring secure, scalable solutions.

Skills

Python

DevOps

CI/CD

IaC

AWS Security

SIEM

EDR

Tools

SailPoint

AWS Security Tools

SIEM

EDR

Job description

TPG Telecom is seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Engineering Specialist to design, implement and own security tooling and automation across our cloud and on-prem estates. You’ll lead the System Technical Owner efforts, partnering with vendors, architects and platform teams to embed security into the SDLC and CI/CD pipelines, driving secure, scalable solutions and continuous improvement.

This role emphasizes python development, automated detection and response, and governance across SIEM, IAM and