Security Engineer

Talenza; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Talenza is seeking a Security Engineer for a 6-month contract in Sydney with hybrid working options. The role focuses on designing and strengthening security controls across cloud, SaaS and on-premises environments.

You will own security platforms, drive automation, and collaborate with infra and architecture teams to reduce cyber risk. A hands-on background in security tech and DevOps practices is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Security Engineering, Cloud Security, or Infrastructure Security.
• Hands-on experience implementing and improving security controls across cloud, SaaS and on-prem environments.
• Strong understanding of security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, network security, cloud security, SASE or vulnerability management.
• Experience with tools such as Netskope, BeyondTrust, and CrowdStrike.
• Experience leveraging scripting, automation, APIs or DevOps practices to improve security outcomes.
• Comfortable working with technical and non-technical stakeholders to embed security into projects and technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and enhance security controls across cloud, SaaS and on-premises environments.
• Own and optimise security platforms, ensuring they remain effective, resilient and aligned to business requirements.
• Drive security automation through scripting, integrations and DevOps-style practices to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Develop and tune detection capabilities, supporting SIEM onboarding, monitoring, alerting and remediation activities.
• Partner with infrastructure, application and architecture teams to support secure technology delivery and reduce cyber risk.

Skills

Security engineering

Cloud security

Infrastructure security

Automation scripting

DevOps collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Netskope

BeyondTrust

CrowdStrike

Job description

Duration: 6 months - possibility of extension

Location: Sydney / WFH Hybrid

About You

• 5+ years' experience in Security Engineering, Cloud Security, or Infrastructure Security.
• Hands-on experience implementing and improving security controls across cloud, SaaS and on-prem environments.
• Strong understanding of security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, network security, cloud security, SASE or vulnerability management.
• Including tools such as Netskope, BeyondTrust, and CrowdStrike.
• Experience leveraging scripting, automation, APIs or DevOps practices to improve security outcomes and reduce manual effort.
• Comfortable working with technical and non-technical stakeholders to embed security into projects and technology initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Design, implement and enhance security controls across cloud, SaaS and on-premises environments.
• Own and optimise security platforms, ensuring they remain effective, resilient and aligned to business requirements.
• Drive security automation through scripting, integrations and DevOps-style practices to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Develop and tune detection capabilities, supporting SIEM onboarding, monitoring, alerting and remediation activities.
• Partner with infrastructure, application and architecture teams to support secure technology delivery and reduce cyber risk.