Senior Detection & Response Engineer

HBF Health Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free hospital insurance

Wellbeing days

Volunteer days

Parental leave

Corporate discounts

CBD office

Hybrid working

Job summary

HBF Health Limited is seeking a Senior Detection & Response Engineer to strengthen cyber resilience through engineering, operation and continuous improvement of our defence technologies across on‑premises, cloud and SaaS. You will enhance detection, drive automation, and collaborate with stakeholders to protect systems, data and members from evolving threats.

You’ll engineer and optimise SIEM, EDR, DLP and vulnerability management platforms, develop monitoring capabilities, and support incident

Qualifications

• Experience as cyber security engineer, detection and response, or security operations.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM, DLP, EDR, ASM and related platforms.
• Proficient in scripting and automation to improve operations.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, maintain and improve cyber security technologies including SIEM, DLP, EDR, ASM and vulnerability management platforms.
• Develop and enhance cyber monitoring, detection and response capabilities across the organisation.
• Design, implement and optimise automation solutions to improve operational efficiency and security outcomes.
• Integrate and manage log sources, threat intelligence feeds and data collection platforms to support monitoring and compliance requirements.
• Partner with cyber responders, technology teams and business stakeholders to manage incidents, vulnerabilities and security improvements.
• Provide technical expertise, recommendations and documentation to support cyber security initiatives and uplift organisational capability.

Skills

Cyber security engineering

Detection and response

Scripting and automation

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

SIEM

DLP

EDR

Vulnerability management

Job description

HBF Employee Benefits

• FREE Corporate Gold Hospital Insurance (for you and your family)
• 3 additional wellbeing days off a year (on top of our standard 20 days annual leave and 10 days personal leave)
• pro rata 2 volunteering days per year
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to corporate discounts across a range of gyms, retail, restaurants, and hotels
• Centrally located CBD office
• Hybrid working arrangements available

This is a permanent full-time position based in Sydney NSW.

About the Role

As a Senior Detection & Response Engineer, you'll play a key role in strengthening HBF's cyber resilience capability through the engineering, operation and continuous improvement of our cyber defence technologies. Working across on-premises, cloud and SaaS environments, you'll enhance detection and response capabilities, drive automation initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders to protect HBF's systems, data and members from evolving cyber threats.

In this role, you will:

• Engineer, maintain and continuously improve cyber security technologies including SIEM, DLP, EDR, ASM and vulnerability management platforms.
• Develop and enhance cyber monitoring, detection and response capabilities across the organisation.
• Design, implement and optimise automation solutions to improve operational efficiency and security outcomes.
• Integrate and manage log sources, threat intelligence feeds and data collection platforms to support monitoring and compliance requirements.
• Partner with cyber responders, technology teams and business stakeholders to manage incidents, vulnerabilities and security improvements.
• Provide technical expertise, recommendations and documentation to support cyber security initiatives and uplift organisational capability.

About You

You’re a technically strong cyber security professional with experience building and operating detection and response capabilities in a complex environment. You combine hands‑on engineering expertise with a proactive mindset, strong stakeholder engagement skills and a passion for continuous improvement. You'll be comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with others to solve complex security challenges and help keep the organisation secure.

Ideally, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in a cyber security engineering, detection and response, or security operations role.
• Proven expertise designing, implementing and supporting SIEM platforms, including detection content, automation and performance improvements.
• Strong scripting and automation skills, with experience developing solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of cyber security technologies and concepts, including threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management and data loss prevention.
• Experience managing or administering technology environments, including Windows and/or Linux platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment and selection process includes a variety of assessment methods including reference checks, National Police Clearance and verification of working rights in Australia.

Inclusion and Accessibility

At HBF, we believe in the potential of every individual. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are celebrated, because they make us stronger. We encourage applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including transgender and gender-diverse applicants. We want you to Be You, Be Bold, and feel supported every step of the way. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

To learn more about our commitments visit: Community Initiatives | HBF Health Insurance Careers at HBF Bold people belong at HBF We make work supportive, flexible and meaningful, so we can go one better for our members in moments that matter. Join us and be part of creating a healthier tomorrow. Roles across professions Behind every member moment is a team making it happen. From frontline support to data and digital, clinical expertise to corporate leadership. Whatever your talents, there’s a place here for you to contribute and grow.

Where you'll work

HBF is headquartered in Perth, WA and has offices across Australia in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Townsville. Many roles operate in a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration with flexible work arrangements.