Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Aurion; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

WIMR is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to strengthen and maintain cybersecurity resilience across on-premise and cloud platforms. You will lead Microsoft security deployments, monitor threats, and drive practical security improvements in collaboration with the CIO and ICT teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and XDR, threat hunting, vulnerability management and security automation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Microsoft Sentinel – essential.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Microsoft XDR – essential.
• Strong threat hunting and remediation capabilities.
• Experience with security automation and SOAR tools.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, Zero Trust and ACSC Essential Eight.
• SC-200 and/or SC-100 certifications – preferred.
• 5+ years in cybersecurity or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment, configuration and ongoing management of Microsoft security technologies.
• Identify gaps in Microsoft XDR and security products; strengthen security posture.
• Lead greenfield deployment of Microsoft Sentinel—data connectors, analytics, UEBA, workbooks.
• Develop Sentinel ingestion strategies with cost efficiency.
• Monitor, detect, investigate and respond to threats across on-premises and cloud.
• Conduct threat hunting using KQL and align detections with MITRE ATT&CK.
• Perform endpoint vulnerability assessments and remediation.
• Develop SOAR playbooks using Logic Apps and Power Automate.
• Implement solutions to improve security controls and reduce risk.
• Lead the Internal Cyber Governance Committee and report to executives.
• Collaborate with ICT teams and external partners to maintain secure ICT.

Skills

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft XDR

Threat hunting

Vulnerability management

Security automation

Security governance

Education

Degree in Cyber Security or related field

Tools

Logic Apps

Power Automate

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Entra ID

Endpoint Manager

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Vacancy Details

Synopsis

This full-time, fixed-term role is responsible for strengthening and maintaining the cybersecurity resilience of WIMR’s ICT environment across on-premise and cloud platforms. Working closely with the CIO, Systems Administrator, Endpoint Engineer, Network Engineer and external technology partners, you will lead the deployment and management of Microsoft security technologies, proactively monitor and investigate threats, and implement practical solutions to improve WIMR’s overall security posture.

The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft XDR, together with experience in threat hunting, vulnerability management, security automation and cybersecurity governance. This is an opportunity for an experienced cybersecurity professional to take ownership of key security initiatives and contribute to protecting the technology that enables world-leading medical research.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment, configuration and ongoing management of Microsoft security technologies across WIMR’s ICT environment.
• Identify and address gaps across Microsoft XDR and its security products to strengthen the organisation’s cybersecurity posture.
• Lead the greenfield deployment of Microsoft Sentinel, including data connectors, normalisation, analytics rules, UEBA, watchlists and workbooks.
• Develop cost-effective and efficient Microsoft Sentinel ingestion strategies.
• Proactively monitor, detect, investigate and respond to cybersecurity threats across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Conduct KQL-led threat hunting and align security detections with MITRE ATT&CK and real-world threats.
• Perform vulnerability assessments across endpoints and implement appropriate remediation and improvements.
• Develop and implement SOAR playbooks and security automation using Logic Apps and Power Automate.
• Implement practical technical solutions that improve security controls and reduce cybersecurity risks.
• Lead the Internal Cyber Governance Committee and prepare reports for executive leadership.
• Work collaboratively with internal ICT teams and external technology partners to maintain a secure and resilient ICT environment.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying and managing Microsoft Sentinel – essential.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying and managing Microsoft XDR – essential.
• Strong experience in proactive threat hunting and remediation – essential.
• Experience deploying and managing Microsoft Purview – preferred.
• A degree in Cyber Security or a related field, or significant relevant experience of 5+ years.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Endpoint Manager – preferred
• A strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, Zero Trust and the ACSC Essential Eight.
• Knowledge of network technologies, firewalls and hypervisors – preferred
• SC-200 and/or SC-100 certification – preferred
• Experience developing security automation and SOAR solutions using Logic Apps or Power Automate.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity monitoring, vulnerability management and incident response.

About You

You are an experienced and hands-on cybersecurity professional who enjoys investigating problems, finding practical solutions and continuously improving security.

You will have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and respond to complex security issues.
• A proactive approach to threat detection, threat hunting and security improvement.
• The ability to take ownership of cybersecurity projects and see them through from planning to implementation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The confidence to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative ICT team.
• A practical and solutions-focused approach to cybersecurity.
• A commitment to security, integrity, continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Alignment with WIMR’s values of excellence, transparency and integrity, collaboration, respectful relationships, generosity of spirit and inclusivity.

This role offers a base salary of $120,000.00–$125,000.00 + superannuation depending on the experience and suitability of the successful candidate.