Job Description
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.
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Day to day responsibilities will include:
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Oversee daily security operations, proactively identifying threats, investigating alerts, and responding to incidents across cloud and on-prem environments.
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Strengthen Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security through Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, and Microsoft Defender tools, ensuring robust tenant configurations.
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Design and implement automation using Python and PowerShell to minimise manual processes and enhance detection and response.
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Leverage APIs (Graph API, REST, etc.) to integrate systems and optimise security workflows.
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Identify vulnerabilities, assess system configurations, and deliver practical, risk-based remediation strategies.
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Play an active role in incident response, from investigation through to containment and recovery.
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Partner with engineering, technology,



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