Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Avant by Doctors for Doctors; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Avant by Doctors for Doctors is seeking a Security Engineer to design and maintain security controls across cloud, SaaS and on‑premises environments. You will own security platforms, drive automation and DevSecOps practices to reduce manual effort while improving detection and response capabilities.

The role requires broad security experience with SIEM, EDR, cloud and network security, plus excellent stakeholder engagement and a collaborative approach to mentoring other engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience in Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security or related cyber security discipline.
• Hands-on with SIEM, EDR, Cloud Security, Email Security, Network Security or Vulnerability Management.
• Strong understanding of networking, OS, identity, cloud and SaaS security principles.
• Scripting/automation experience using PowerShell, Python or similar; DevOps-style practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain security controls across cloud, SaaS and on‑premises environments.
• Own and optimise key security platforms to stay effective and aligned with business needs.
• Develop automation, integrations and DevSecOps practices to reduce manual effort.
• Enhance monitoring, detection and response via SIEM onboarding and workflow optimization.
• Review and govern network security policies including firewall rules and secure connectivity.
• Support vulnerability remediation and secure configuration across the tech stack.
• Partner with tech and business teams to enable secure delivery and reduce risk.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to other Security Engineers.
• Contribute to engineering standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Security engineering

Cloud security

Scripting

DevSecOps

Threat monitoring

Tools

CrowdStrike

Netskope

Mimecast

Abnormal AI

SIEM

IDAM/PAM

Azure

AWS

Job description

3d ago , from Avant by Doctors for Doctors

Key accountabilities:

• Design, build and maintain security controls across cloud, SaaS and on-premises environments
• Own and optimise key security platforms, ensuring they remain effective, resilient and aligned to business needs
• Develop automation, integrations and DevSecOps practices that improve security operations and reduce manual effort
• Enhance security monitoring, detection and response capabilities through SIEM onboarding, detection engineering and workflow optimisation
• Review and govern network security policies, including firewall rules, segmentation and secure connectivity controls
• Support vulnerability remediation and secure configuration activities across the technology landscape
• Partner with technology and business teams to enable secure delivery and reduce risk
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to other Security Engineers
• Contribute to engineering standards, architecture patterns and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills and experience required:

• Previous experience in Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security or a related cyber security discipline
• Experience across multiple security domains such as SIEM, EDR, Cloud Security, Email Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Management or SASE
• Strong understanding of networking, operating systems, identity, cloud and SaaS security
• Experience with scripting, APIs, automation and DevOps-style practices using technologies such as PowerShell, Python or similar
• Experience implementing and integrating security controls in hybrid environments
• Ability to translate security requirements, regulatory obligations and risk outcomes into practical engineering solutions
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge and mentor others

Highly regarded

Experience with technologies such as CrowdStrike, Netskope, Mimecast, Abnormal AI, SIEM platforms, IDAM/PAM solutions, Microsoft Azure and AWS will be advantageous, as will industry certifications including CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AZ-500, SC-200, Security+ or OSCP.

About Avant

Avant is Australia’s leading medical defence organisation, proudly supporting medical professionals for over 130 years. With more than 90,000 members, including health practitioners and medical students across every state and territory, we provide trusted, market-leading products and services tailored to their professional, personal, and practice needs.

Join an organisation with purpose, one that genuinely exists to support its members and improve healthcare in Australia. You'll work with committed, passionate colleagues in an environment that values both rigour and collaboration.

For further information, please contact Sue Allen, Talent Acquisition Business Partner on 0429 404 ***.