SOAR Engineer

CBUS Super; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CBUS Super is seeking a SOAR Engineer to advance security automation, orchestration and incident response. You will design and implement automated workflows, integrations and playbooks across diverse security technologies to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.

In this critical role within the Security Operations team, you will partner with Detection Engineering and technology teams to mature CBUS' security operations, enabling faster response and stronger protection for members.

Qualifications

• Experience with SOAR platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Logic Apps, Cortex XSOAR)
• Strong scripting/automation using PowerShell, Python, APIs
• Knowledge of SIEM, incident response and automated remediation workflows
• Experience integrating security tech (Microsoft 365, IAM, DLP, email security)
• Strong analytical, stakeholder engagement and technical documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain SOAR playbooks and automated workflows.
• Build integrations across security and business platforms to improve incident response.
• Automate security event enrichment, analysis, reporting and remediation activities.
• Partner with cyber and technology teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Develop reporting, metrics and insights to support continuous improvement.

Skills

SOAR platforms

Scripting & automation

SIEM & incident response

Security integrations

Analytical & documentation

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Logic Apps

Cortex XSOAR

Job description

Created by workers, for workers, CBUS Super is one of Australia’s most successful Superannuation funds. For over four decades we’ve proudly represented those who help shape Australia, hard-working individuals who deserve to make the most of their retirement, no matter the industry. As an award-winning fund we’ve been recognised for the benefits provided to our members and our innovative investment approach. All while staying committed to our member first ethos as a proud Industry Fund.

About the role

As a SOAR Engineer (12 months Max Term Contract) within the Security Operations team, you will play a key role in advancing CBUS' cyber security automation, orchestration and incident response capabilities. Working across a broad range of security technologies, you will design and implement automated workflows, integrations and playbooks that improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort and strengthen security outcomes.

This is a highly impactful role that sits at the intersection of cyber security, engineering and automation. You will partner with Security Operations, Detection Engineering and technology teams to streamline processes, enhance incident response and support the ongoing maturity of CBUS' security operations capability. Your work will help improve response times, reduce operational risk and enable security teams to focus on higher-value activities that better protect CBUS and its members.

Key Accountabilities

• Design, develop and maintain SOAR playbooks, automated workflows and response capabilities.
• Build integrations across security, technology and business platforms to improve incident response and operational efficiency.
• Automate security event enrichment, analysis, reporting and remediation activities.
• Partner with cyber and technology teams to identify and deliver automation opportunities.
• Develop reporting, metrics and insights that support continuous improvement and operational maturity.

What will you bring?

• Experience with SOAR platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Logic Apps, Cortex XSOAR or similar technologies.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, APIs and integration technologies.
• Knowledge of SIEM, incident response, threat detection and automated remediation workflows.
• Experience integrating security technologies including Microsoft 365, IAM, DLP, email security and threat intelligence platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and technical documentation skills.

Belong at CBUS

We value difference, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. We believe that, with diversity of perspectives and experiences, you get better teams and outcomes. We’re looking for people of all genders, races, nationalities, orientations and of all abilities to join us.

Applications Close: 2nd Oct 2026

This is a 12 Month Max Term Contract position based in Melbourne.