Software Engineering Expert, AI Security

NBN Co; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women

Job summary

nbn is seeking a Software Engineering Expert, AI Security to design, build and operate secure AI platform services across the enterprise.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Security, Architecture, Cloud and Responsible AI teams, embedding secure development practices, automated testing, and observability into delivery. A degree or equivalent experience is expected, with cloud certifications considered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on software, cloud, and security engineering experience.
• Strong programming and AWS or Azure experience.
• Degree or equivalent experience; cloud/security/DevSecOps or AI certs considered.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate AI platform services with secure patterns.
• Embed secure development, automated testing, and observability.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Security, Architecture, Cloud and Responsible AI teams.

Skills

Software engineering

Cloud

DevSecOps

Security engineering

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Software Engineering Expert, AI Security# Careers## Software Engineering Expert, AI SecurityApply: Australia: Sydney: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 16, 2026 (8 days left to apply): 241280# **Job Expectations****Position Title: Software Engineering Expert, AI Security****Build your career and Australia’s future.**Not many people can say they are working on building Australia’s future. With us you’ll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there’s equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements.A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a **Software Engineering Expert, AI Security** reporting to **DevSecOps Manager, AI Platform.****A bit about your role**The Software Engineer Expert, AI Security helps deliver secure, scalable AI capabilities across nbn. You’ll design, build and operate reusable AI platform services, security controls and automated engineering patterns, supporting AI agents and enterprise use cases throughout their lifecycle. Working collaboratively across Engineering, Security, Architecture, Cloud and Responsible AI teams, you’ll embed secure development, automated testing, observability and resilience into everyday delivery, while helping improve standards, resolve complex technical challenges and strengthen secure AI engineering practices.**A bit about you**The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across software, cloud, DevSecOps or security engineering, with strong programming capability in and experience with AWS or Azure. You thrive in both autonomous and collaborative environments, possess excellent communication skills, and have a passion for mentoring and sharing knowledge. You’ll have practical exposure to generative AI, LLMs, RAG or agentic systems, alongside security practices such as vulnerability remediation, automated testing and observability. A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience is suitable, with cloud, security, DevSecOps or AI certifications considered.**Application Process**You may find that your experience does not match every requirement listed but, if this role has piqued your interest or resonates with where you are in your career, we encourage you to apply rather than self-select out. We are interested in transferable skills and your skills and perspective could be exactly what we would value to strengthen our team.**Life at nbn**To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.**A more inclusive working world**nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. **Equal Opportunities for All**We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing [e-mail] or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at [phone]. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.**Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Sunday, 15th November 2026****To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.**# **Worker Type**Permanent# **Time Type**# Full time### About Us****nbn**** is the team behind the design, build and operation of the ****nbnTM**** network - one of Australia’s largest technology infrastructure projects, which will help better connect Australians with each other and the rest of the world, no matter where you live.But the ****nbnTM**** network is so much more than access to fast internet. A state of the art communications network opens up a world of possibilities in areas such as education, business, innovation, healthcare, flexibility, and entertainment. It will help ensure our digital future, and give Australians benefits we can all enjoy, for decades to come.At ****nbn,**** you’ll work with inspirational leaders and innovators in their field, help take on engaging and exciting work, and seek original solutions to new challenges every day. Things move quickly at ****nbn****, and opportunities present themselves all the time. At ****nbn****, you have an incredible chance to broaden your skills and widen your horizons. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to accelerate your career, and shape your own future, along with Australia’s.To apply, please follow the links and submit your resume. No cover letter or selection criteria is required.