Job description
NSW Government
Up to $**** + super per day
Contract until June ****
The Role
Our NSW Government client is looking for a Principal Cyber Security Operations Engineer / DevSecOps Engineer to lead the uplift of cloud security across platforms, processes, and tooling. They operate entirely in the cloud, with workloads spanning multiple SaaS providers including Okta and Snowflake, and a robust focus on Microsoft Azure. You will play a pivotal role in strengthening the security posture of the Azure cloud platform.
This hands-on role combines technical implementation, solution design, and close collaboration with security teams. You will be responsible for identifying and remediating cloud security risks, managing ISO ***** treatments, and driving security automation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Azure Security Remediation:
Lead remediation activities identified through Azure Security Assessments to harden cloud security posture and improve the operational health of Azure platforms.
SIEM Implementation:
Support the implementation and operation of
Microsoft Sentinel
SIEM capabilities.
ISO ***** Treatments:
Implement technical controls to address ISO ***** risks and compliance gaps, strengthening overall cloud security.
Security Tooling & Automation:
Design, build, and manage automated security and compliance remediation workflows, including:
Identity and Access Management (IAM) hardening using
Okta
and
Entra ID
Supporting rollout of vulnerability management tools such as
Qualys
BCP & DR:
Support the development and maintenance of
business continuity
,
disaster recovery
, and
recovery plans
across cloud platforms.
Cross-Team Collaboration:




Partner with Security and Architecture teams to embed security best practices and contribute to the design and implementation of security policies.
Reporting & Communication:
Produce and present security reports, dashboards, and key updates to senior stakeholders.
Required Skills
Extensive experience in
Azure Cloud Security
, including
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
using
Microsoft Entra ID
,
SIEM
with
Microsoft Sentinel
,
CIS Benchmarking
, and implementation of
cloud security best practices
.
Strong background in
Cloud Cyber Security
, with hands-on experience deploying and managing
cloud-based security tools
such as
Azure security controls
,
Okta FastPass
, and
password management solutions
.
Proven
Cloud DevSecOps Engineering
experience, including
cloud security
,
infrastructure as code (IaC)
, and secure CI/CD practices.
Demonstrated capability in designing, implementing, and maintaining
security policies, procedures, metrics, documentation, and reporting
.
Security certifications
preferred, particularly
Microsoft Azure Administrator
,
Azure Security Engineer Associate
,
ISO *****
, or equivalent.
Solid knowledge of
ISO *****
,
security frameworks
, and governance standards.
Experience working across
multiple teams and stakeholders
to provide security guidance, uplift maturity, and embed security best practices.
Excellent
communication skills
, with the ability to translate complex security concepts for both
technical and non-technical stakeholders
.
How to Apply
If the above sounds like you, please hit APPLY for a confidential discussion

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