Security Data Senior Consultant

e2 Cyber; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Encouragement for diverse applications

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions provider is seeking a Senior Security Data Pipeline & SIEM Engineer to enhance security telemetry and support next-generation SOC operations in Canberra. The ideal candidate will have active NV1 Security Clearance and over 5 years of experience in security engineering and data platforms. Responsibilities include designing advanced data pipelines, optimizing Security Data Lakes, and managing SIEM platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a significant security uplift project in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• Active NV1 Security Clearance is essential.
• Minimum of 5 years in relevant fields.
• Strong expertise in security data platforms and data ingestion.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced security data pipelines.
• Architect and optimize Security Data Lakes.
• Manage SIEM platforms like Splunk ES or Microsoft Sentinel.

Skills

Security Engineering

Data Engineering

SIEM Engineering

Python

SQL

PowerShell

AWS

Azure

Tools

Splunk ES

Cribl Stream

Kafka

Snowflake

Delta Lake

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Senior Security Data Pipeline & SIEM Engineer (NV1 Required)

Location: Canberra

Engagement: Contract

Clearance: Active NV1 Security Clearance

A major program of work is underway to uplift security telemetry, log rationalisation, and SOC onboarding capabilities across a large, complex environment. We’re seeking an experienced Security Data Pipeline, SIEM & Data Engineering Specialist to join the team and help deliver scalable, modern, and cost efficient security data architectures.

This role is ideal for a senior engineer who thrives in high volume data environments, understands modern security logging ecosystems, and can design and optimise pipelines that support next generation SOC operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and implementing advanced security data pipelines (Cribl, Splunk DMX, Kafka-based).
• Architecting and optimising Security Data Lakes (AWS Security Lake, Snowflake, Delta Lake, Microsoft Fabric).
• Configuring and managing SIEM platforms such as Splunk ES or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Developing log rationalisation, enrichment, suppression, and parsing strategies.
• Building scalable ingestion frameworks, schema management, and ETL/ELT processes.
• Enabling federated search and cross platform analytics across SIEM and data lake environments.
• Supporting SOC onboarding, including SOAR, threat intel, and case management integrations.
• Conducting performance benchmarking, readiness assessments, and architecture validation.
• Producing documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials.

What You Bring

• Active NV1 Security Clearance (essential).
• 5+ years in security engineering, SIEM engineering, or security data platforms.
• Strong data engineering experience across log ingestion, transformation, and distributed systems.
• Hands on expertise with at least one major pipeline technology (Cribl Stream, Splunk DMX, Fluentd, Logstash).
• Experience with modern data lakes (AWS Security Lake, Snowflake, Delta Lake, Microsoft Fabric).
• Proficiency with SIEM platforms such as Splunk ES or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Strong scripting/automation skills (Python, SQL, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with SOC onboarding workflows, SOAR, ticketing, and threat intelligence integrations.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.