Security Engineer - Cloud, IAM & Incident Response

Harrington Starr; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization is seeking a Security Engineer based in Sydney, Australia, to join a specialized APAC team. This role involves overseeing security operations, designing automation with Python and PowerShell, and strengthening Microsoft 365 security. The ideal candidate has over 5 years’ experience in information security engineering, is proficient in Windows and Linux, and has strong analytical skills. The position offers an opportunity to collaborate with teams across the globe and contribute to a robust security culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in information security engineering roles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve technical problems in fast-paced environments.
• Proficient in Windows and Linux, with knowledge of core security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily security operations, proactively identifying threats and responding to incidents.
• Strengthen Microsoft 365 security through Conditional Access and MFA.
• Design and implement automation using Python and PowerShell.

Skills

Information Security Engineering

Analytical Skills

Windows

Linux

PowerShell

Python

Identity Management

EDR

SIEM

Vulnerability Management

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Nessus

Tenable

RunZero

Job description

A global organization is seeking a Security Engineer based in Sydney, Australia, to join a specialized APAC team. This role involves overseeing security operations, designing automation with Python and PowerShell, and strengthening Microsoft 365 security. The ideal candidate has over 5 years’ experience in information security engineering, is proficient in Windows and Linux, and has strong analytical skills. The position offers an opportunity to collaborate with teams across the globe and contribute to a robust security culture.