Harrington Starr are currently hiring for a Security Engineer to work for a major global organisation. The role will be part of a small, but specialist APAC team based in Sydney, and also working with teams in EMEA and the US.
Day to day responsibilities will include:
Oversee daily security operations, proactively identifying threats, investigating alerts, and responding to incidents across cloud and on-prem environments.
Strengthen Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security through Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, and Microsoft Defender tools, ensuring robust tenant configurations.
Design and implement automation using Python and PowerShell to minimise manual processes and enhance detection and response.
Leverage APIs (Graph API, REST, etc.) to integrate systems and optimise security workflows.
Identify vulnerabilities, assess system configurations, and deliver practical, risk-based remediation strategies.
Play an active role in incident response, from investigation through to containment and recovery.
Partner with engineering, technology,



and business stakeholders to drive a strong security-first culture.
Key skills needed:
5+ years' experience in information security engineering roles.
Robust analytical skills with the ability to solve technical problems in fast-paced environments.
Proficient in Windows and Linux, with knowledge of core security technologies (e.g., firewalls, endpoint protection, logging, vulnerability scanning, network security).
Scripting experience in PowerShell and/or Python.
Understanding of identity management, authentication, and modern access control principles.
Experience with security tools such as EDR, SIEM, SOAR, and CASB.
Knowledge of securing on-prem (bare metal/container) and IaaS-based workloads.
Familiarity with identity lifecycle management, RBAC, PAM, and privileged access controls.
Understanding of vulnerability management tools (e.g., Nessus, Tenable, RunZero) and secure configuration standards.
Please apply for immediate consideration.
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📌 Security Engineer - Sydney
🏢 Harrington Starr
📍 Sydney