Software Engineering Expert, AI Security

nbn® Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Great training opportunities

18 weeks parental leave

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

nbn® Australia is seeking a Software Engineering Expert, AI Security to design, build and operate secure AI platform services across our network. You’ll work with Enterprise teams to embed secure development and automated testing, improving resilience and observability.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Security, Architecture, Cloud and Responsible AI teams, mentor colleagues, and strengthen secure AI engineering practices in enterprise contexts.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience across software, cloud, DevSecOps or security engineering.
• Strong programming capability with AWS or Azure.
• Practical exposure to generative AI, LLMs, and agentic systems; knowledge of vulnerability remediation and observability.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and operate AI security platform services.
• Embed secure development, automated testing, observability into delivery.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Security, Architecture, Cloud and Responsible AI teams.
• Mentor and share knowledge while strengthening secure AI practices.

Skills

Software engineering

Cloud

DevSecOps

Security engineering

AWS

Azure

Generative AI

LLMs

RAG

Agentic systems

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

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