Senior Security Services Engineer

icare; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Health and wellbeing

Career development

Employee benefits

Inclusive culture

Job summary

icare is seeking a Senior Security Services Engineer in Sydney to lead enterprise security engineering across cloud and on‑prem environments. You will own complex security initiatives end-to-end, from design through implementation and ongoing improvement, collaborating with cyber security, cloud, infrastructure and architecture teams.

You'll drive automation, evaluate emerging security capabilities including AI-enabled analytics, and mentor colleagues to build capability across the security

Qualifications

• Significant experience in cyber security engineering or similar senior security roles.
• Hands-on design and implementation of enterprise security technologies.
• Experience delivering large-scale security uplift or transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, integration and lifecycle management of enterprise security technologies across cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Shape and deliver security controls to strengthen cyber resilience.
• Explore, evaluate and pilot emerging security capabilities including AI-enabled analytics.
• Lead complex security initiatives end to end from design to adoption.
• Automate security processes using scripting and infrastructure‑as‑code.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to embed security into solutions.
• Serve as senior escalation point for complex issues and incidents.
• Mentor engineers and analysts to build capability.

Skills

Security engineering

Automation

Cloud & on‑prem security

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Info Sec

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

SOAR

Firewalls

IAM

Job description

• Greenfield opportunity to help shape a growing security technology function
• Lead enterprise security engineering, automation and emerging technology
• Sydney CBD, Kent Street | Flexible hybrid working

About the role

The systems and services you improve support important interactions for customers, providers, employers and employees across NSW.

As Senior Security Services Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape a developing security technology function, taking ownership of complex security engineering from design through to implementation and ongoing improvement. You’ll work across cyber security, cloud, infrastructure and technology teams to strengthen enterprise security and resilience, while influencing decisions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

It’s an opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with broader impact, explore emerging technologies including AI-enabled security capabilities, and mentor others as the team builds its capability.

What you'll be working on

• Lead the design, integration and lifecycle management of enterprise security technologies across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Shape and deliver security controls that strengthen cyber resilience while supporting broader technology transformation.
• Explore, evaluate and pilot emerging security capabilities, including AI-enabled analytics, automation and cloud-native technologies.
• Lead complex security initiatives end to end, from technical assessment and design through implementation and operational adoption.
• Automate security processes using scripting, orchestration and infrastructure-as-code to improve effectiveness and response times.
• Partner with cyber, architecture, cloud, infrastructure, DevOps and business teams to embed security into technology solutions and manage competing priorities.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues and security incidents, applying sound judgement to identify practical solutions.
• Share your expertise through technical guidance and mentoring, helping engineers and analysts build their capability.

What you'll bring

• Significant experience in cyber security engineering or technical security roles in large or complex environments, with the depth to lead complex work independently.
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing and managing enterprise security technologies, such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR, firewalls, cloud security, network security, IAM and security monitoring.
• Experience delivering large-scale cyber security uplift, transformation or technology change, with the ability to take initiatives from concept through to implementation.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security principles, secure architecture, system hardening, incident response and technology risk across cloud and on-premises environments.
• An ability to learn new technologies quickly, solve complex technical problems and apply your expertise across different security domains.
• Confidence working across technical and business teams, explaining complex security issues clearly, influencing decisions and constructively challenging approaches when needed.
• An interest in emerging security technology and automation, with the curiosity to evaluate new approaches and translate them into practical improvements.
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cyber Security, Information Technology or a related field, and/or equivalent industry experience.

What we offer

• Work-life balance: Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Health and wellbeing: Gym subsidies, health checks, and EAP support
• Career development: Learning opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Employee benefits: Extra leave, health insurance discounts, salary packaging and novated leasing
• Inclusive culture: Recognition programs, mental health initiatives and support for hidden disabilities

About icare

icare provides insurance and care to the people, businesses and communities of NSW. Our work supports recovery, independence and safer workplaces. We protect homes, public assets; and essential services, and help manage schemes that need to remain fair, affordable and sustainable for the future. We believe the better we do, the better for NSW.

We welcome and support people of all abilities and backgrounds to apply and we are committed to creating a workplace where people feel they belong, can contribute their best and have the support they need to thrive. For us, inclusion is not a standalone initiative; it is part of how we make better decisions, design better services and reflect the communities we serve if you need adjustments during the process please note this in your application.

Before you applyTo be eligible for this opportunity, you’ll need unrestricted Australian working rights and be able to live and work in NSW. This includes Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens with a current passport. As part of our recruitment process, you’ll also be asked to complete standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal history check.Please note: icare operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept agency introductions.