Senior Engineer, Information Security

Queensland University of Technology; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 138,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) invites applications for a Senior Engineer, Information Security in the Digital Business Solutions unit at Kelvin Grove. The role focuses on protecting information assets, identifying and responding to cyber threats, and contributing to security strategy.

The position offers hybrid work arrangements as part of our flexible work approach. Open to applicants with ongoing full-time rights in Australia; the unit emphasises Indigenous engagement and

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications with experience in InfoSec support in a complex environment.
• Experience with security tools and controls including SIEM, firewalls, IDS, EDR, email defence, and vulnerability management.
• Broad technical knowledge across OS, networking, cloud technologies, IoT/OT, scripting languages.
• Excellent analytical skills and up-to-date knowledge of Information Security issues and threat landscape.
• Proven incident response skills and ability to manage incidents to resolution.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to explain risk to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Commitment to Indigenous Australian engagement.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, report, and respond to cyber threats and breaches of IT security policy.
• Contribute to development and evaluation of new cyber security strategies.
• Report to Manager Information Security Operation Centre for planning and performance.

Skills

Systems administration

Cloud administration AWS

Cloud administration Azure

Security tools & controls

SIEM

EDR

Vulnerability management

Firewall

Identity and access management

Security architecture

Networking

Incident response

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Job description

Queensland University of Technology – Kelvin Grove QLD

• Remuneration:$138,193 to $156,633 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $116,774 to $132,357 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location:Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Senior Engineer, Information Security to join Digital Business Solutions, Administrative Division.

The Senior Engineer, Information Security plays a role in ensuring information assets and associated technology, applications, systems, infrastructure and processes are adequately protected in the digital ecosystem in which we operate. The role identifies, assesses, reports, and responds to cyber threats and breaches of IT security policy. It also contributes towards the development and evaluation of new strategies addressing cyber security risks. This position reports to the Manager Information Security Operation Centre for career planning, development, and performance expectations.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Digital Business Solutions (DBS) provides support for staff and students across a range of information and technology services. DBS uses technology to create value for our students and customers through the portfolios of Learning and Teaching, Research and Innovation, and Professional Services. DBS embraces digital transformation as being fundamental to the delivery on the QUT Digital Strategy to enabling QUT’s aspirations outlined in the QUT Connections Strategy.

What you need to succeed

• Education, certification, training, or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of postgraduate qualifications, or progress towards postgraduate qualifications with subsequent experience in providing Information Security support services in a complex environment. This should include experience in at least three or more of the following expertise: systems administration, cloud administration (AWS/ Azure), communication and network security, software development security, identity and access management, security architecture and/or engineering.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of security tools and controls including SIEM, technical security controls such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, EDR, email defence, and vulnerability management.
• Demonstrated breadth of technical knowledge in complex environments including a variety of user and server operating systems, networking, cloud technologies, IoT and OT, common scripting languages.
• Excellent analytical skills and current knowledge of existing and evolving Information Security issues and the threat landscape with an ability to transform findings into actionable risk items.
• Proven incident response skills understanding practices and processes for appropriately managing an incident towards a successful conclusion.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate information security and risk-related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences at various hierarchical levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
• Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced- it's celebrated. See our commitment

Job opens:14-Oct-2026

Applications Close: 28-Oct-2026 at 11.30pm