Security Engineer

Tech & Data People; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Tech & Data People is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Engineer to join a large-scale transformation program focused on strengthening and modernising enterprise security capabilities across on‑premises and cloud environments.

You will implement and optimise security technologies, improve monitoring, and support uplift of cyber security practices, including SIEM/EDR, threat detection, and remediation efforts across Azure and AWS.

Qualifications

• Experience in Cyber Security Engineering or Security Operations.
• Strong understanding of networking, operating systems, and core security principles.
• Hands-on with SIEM, EDR, Firewalls, and Vulnerability Management tools.
• Knowledge of cloud security practices across Microsoft Azure and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, configure, and maintain security technologies across enterprise and cloud environments.
• Enhance SIEM, EDR, and monitoring platforms to improve threat detection and response.
• Develop detection rules, dashboards, and automated responses for threat intelligence.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and drive remediation with technology teams.
• Implement and maintain secure cloud configurations across Azure and AWS.

Skills

Cyber Security

Security Operations

Cloud Security

Azure

AWS

EDR

SIEM

Firewalls

Vulnerability Mgmt

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Firewalls

Vulnerability Mgmt

Cloud-native security

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cyber Security Engineerto join a large-scale cyber transformation program focused on strengthening and modernising enterprise security capabilities.

About the Role

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering security engineering initiatives across enterprise and cloud environments. You will be responsible for implementing and optimising security technologies, enhancing monitoring capabilities, and supporting the ongoing uplift of cyber security practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer, configure, and maintain security technologies across enterprise and cloud environments.
• Enhance SIEM, EDR, and security monitoring platforms to improve threat detection and response capabilities.
• Develop detection rules, dashboards, and automated response mechanisms to operationalise threat intelligence.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, analyse findings, and work with technology teams to drive remediation activities.
• Implement and maintain secure cloud configurations across Azure and AWS environments.
• Support security architecture, monitoring, access controls, and data protection initiatives.
• Contribute to incident response activities, investigations, and security hardening programs.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to improve overall cyber security maturity.

About You:

• Experience in Cyber Security Engineering, Security Operations, or a related cyber security discipline.
• Strong understanding of networking, operating systems, and core cyber security principles.
• Hands-on experience with:
• SIEM platforms
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) solutions
• Firewalls
• Vulnerability Management tools
• Cloud-native security technologies
• Knowledge of cloud security practices across Microsoft Azureand/or AWS.
• Experience supporting cyber security incident investigation, response, and remediation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across both technical and non-technical teams.

Highly Regarded Experience working with or knowledge of:

• ISO 27001
• NIST Cyber Security Framework (NIST CSF)
• Security monitoring and threat detection engineering
• Vulnerability management and remediation programs
• Security automation and orchestration
• Critical infrastructure, enterprise, or highly regulated environments

What's on Offer?

• Permanent opportunity within a growing cyber security function.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to enterprise-scale cyber security transformation initiatives.
• Opportunity to work across modern cloud and infrastructure environments.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in strengthening organisational cyber resilience.