Security Engineer - Architecture

Macquarie Technology Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie Technology Group in Sydney is seeking a Senior Security Engineer - Architecture to design, implement, and optimise security services across the Secure Internet Gateway and managed cyber environments. You will work with a highly skilled team to strengthen detection and response capabilities using Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.

This role operates with a blended 3 days in our CBD offices and remote work, requiring an Australian citizen eligible for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing security architectures for government or enterprise environments.
• Ability to translate security requirements into scalable controls and platforms.
• Strong understanding of threat detection and incident response processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimise security services across SIG and managed cyber environments.
• Collaborate with a skilled cyber team to strengthen detection and response capabilities.
• Influence the future direction of security platforms and services for government customers.

Skills

Security architecture design

Threat detection

Security strategy

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Job description

27d ago , from Macquarie Technology Group

We’re growing, not slowing, here at Macquarie Technology Group because we’re passionate about doing things differently. We want to challenge the industry and look for better ways of doing things. As a team, Macquarie Government are hardworking, results and success focused. We also take the time to celebrate our success and make sure our people are doing work that makes a difference.

We believe that collaboration & team connection is key for success. This role will be based in Sydney with a blended working arrangement of 3 days in our CBD offices & the remaining working from home. #LI-Hybrid

We require security clearance for this role, you must be an Australian citizento be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

The Opportunity

Are you a Security Engineer who thrives on building and enhancing cyber security solutions that protect critical Australian Government environments?

As a Senior Security Engineer - Architecture, you'll play a key role in designing, implementing and optimising security services across Macquarie Government's Secure Internet Gateway (SIG) and managed cyber security environments. Working alongside a highly skilled cyber team, you'll leverage technologies such as Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk to strengthen detection and response capabilities, deliver security outcomes for customers and drive continuous improvement across our security platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex government environments while influencing the future direction of our cyber security services.

Why Us?

• We're Australia'sGreat Place to Work 2025 certified for 3 years in a row.
  
• For the third year in a row, we have been named aGlobal Winner of the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award!
• Over 42% of Australian government agencies use and trust us. They depend on us to protect them from private and state-sponsored cyber attackers.
• We have thehighest Net Promoter Score on the ASX,theWorld's best customer experience&crowned in 2020 at the World Communications Awards.
• You’ll make an impact: Enjoy being part of a driven team with a collaborative culture that values decision-makers and action.
• We Invest in you: Accelerate your career through our learning and development opportunities - think Gallup strengths-based training, defined career pathways and fantastic internal mobility opportunities across the group.
• A dynamic and supportive team that values smart thinking.
  • A workplace where your business insights are celebrated.