Senior Microsoft Security Engineer - Defender XDR & IAM

Narooma; Sydney; Remote; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSI is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to protect airport infrastructure, operations and data by maturing security capabilities across the environment. You will concentrate on the Microsoft security stack, vulnerability management, identity, and data protection while working with the SOC and MSPs.

Role requires strong technical expertise, collaboration, and the ability to translate security requirements into practical controls with risk-based decisions.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• 6+ years' experience in cyber security engineering within a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies including Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, Intune, Purview and Entra ID.
• Experience in vulnerability management, incident response and security operations.
• Strong scripting and automation capability using Python and/or PowerShell.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A dedication to delivering practical and risk-proportionate security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Optimise and mature WSI's cyber security tools and controls, with a strong focus on the Microsoft security ecosystem including Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Intune, Purview and Entra ID.
• Improve cyber security monitoring, detection and response capabilities through enhanced configuration, integration and automation of security technologies.
• Manage vulnerability scanning, triage and remediation activities using Tenable and partnering with technology teams to reduce cyber risk.
• Support identity and access management including Entra ID, Conditional Access and MFA
• Manage endpoint security, device compliance and data protection capabilities across the organisation.
• Develop dashboards and reporting that provide meaningful insights into cyber security posture, risk and performance.
• Support onboarding of new systems to the Cyber Security Platform, ensuring security requirements and controls are implemented effectively.
• Support Level 2 and Level 3 cyber security incident investigations, containment activities and post-incident reviews.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, the Security Operations Centre and managed service providers to continuously improve WSI's cyber security capability and resilience.

Skills

Cyber security engineering

Microsoft security stack

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Cyber Security / IT / CS degree

Tools

Defender XDR

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Identity

Defender for Office 365

Intune

Purview

Entra ID

Tenable

Job description

WSI is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to protect airport infrastructure, operations and data by maturing security capabilities across the environment. You will concentrate on the Microsoft security stack, vulnerability management, identity, and data protection while working with the SOC and MSPs.

Role requires strong technical expertise, collaboration, and the ability to translate security requirements into practical controls with risk-based decisions.