Job Description

Overview

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Join Telstra's Endpoint & Identity Security team as a Senior Security Engineer - Digital Certificates (PKI), where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping security controls within solution designs and delivering a secure, resilient network experience for our customers.

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What You'll Do

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- Lead implementation and support of enterprise-wide certificate management platforms.
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- Embed security controls and crypto governance into infrastructure and network designs.
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- Work with and support identity-related systems such as AD CS, AppViewX, EJBCA, and Thales HSM to deliver secure and scalable PKI services.
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- Develop security standards, remediation strategies, and risk assessments aligned with compliance frameworks.
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- Build automation and scripting solutions to streamline certificate lifecycle management.
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- Mentor and collaborate with engineers to uplift PKI and certificate practices across the organisation.
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- Participate in the on-call support roster for critical incidents, ensuring timely response and coverage during escalations and high-priority events.
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What You Bring

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- Strong experience with PKI and digital certificate management
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- Knowledge in PKI & Identity-related systems such as Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), AppViewX, EJBCA, Thales HSM.
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- Strong technical background across Windows, Linux, Active Directory, VMware, Kubernetes, F5, firewall and load balancers and networking environments.
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- Understanding of certificate-based authentication and TLS/SSL best practices.
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- Hands-on exposure to scripting and automation using Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar languages.
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- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and container technologies like Kubernetes.
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- Ability to lead or contribute to risk assessments, compliance reviews, and policy development.
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- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
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- Ability to undergo and provide a valid standard police check.
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Bonus Experience

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- Exposure to DevOps/CI-CD environments and integrating certificate automation into pipelines.
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- Familiarity with crypto agility strategies and emerging standards.
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- Experience with Thales HSM and hardware-based key protection solutions.
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- Understanding of network principles such as LTMs, GTMs.
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Why Telstra?

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- Flexible work - hybrid and remote options to support work-life integration.
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- 16 weeks paid parental leave - for both primary and secondary carers.
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- Free Telstra mobile plan - stay connected on us.
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- Laptop/device allowance - renewed every 2 years.
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- Purchased annual leave - more time when you need it.
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- Career development programs - grow your career with us.
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- Discounts - on Telstra products and services.
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If you're passionate about digital trust, certificate automation, and cyber resilience, apply today and help shape a secure, connected future at Telstra.

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We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in all its forms. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic communities, and individuals living with a disability.

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To learn more about how we support our people, including accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, visit: tel.st/thrive

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Seniority level

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Mid-Senior level

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Employment type

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Full-time

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Job function

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Information Technology

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Industries

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Information Services

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📌 Senior Security Engineer - Digital Certificates (PKI) (Victoria)
🏢 Telstra
📍 Victoria