Job Description

Are you an experienced Cyber Security Engineer with robust expertise in network and edge security platforms? We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our client AGLsupporting critical customer-facing digital services and security infrastructure. This is a six months contract opportunity in Melbourne CBD in a hybrid working environment.

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This is an exciting contract opportunity for a cyber security specialist who has hands‐on experience with Akamai and enterprise security technologies and enjoys working across complex environments to enhance security posture, resilience, and operational excellence.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Administer, maintain and optimise enterprise web application and edge security platforms.
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- Implement security platform changes in alignment with enterprise change management, peer review and release governance processes.
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- Develop and support automation initiatives using APIs, Terraform and other approved tools to improve operational efficiency and reduce configuration risks.
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- Monitor, investigate and respond to security incidents escalated from service desk and security operations teams.
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- Assess, communicate, mitigate and track platform‐related security risks and incidents.
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- Collaborate closely with cyber security, infrastructure, network, architecture and operational teams to deliver secure and resilient services.
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- Support critical customer‐facing platforms operating in a 24x7 environment.
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- Participate in major incident management and on‐call support activities as required.
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- Provide technical guidance and recommendations to ensure security platforms meet regulatory, compliance and industry security requirements.
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- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across security engineering, operations and platform management.
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Skills & Experience Essential

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- Strong hands‐on experience with Akamai security solutions, including:n n
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)
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- Edge DNS
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- Bot Management
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- API Security
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- Traffic Management
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- DDoS Protection
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- Akamai Certified Security Administrator or equivalent certification, with proven experience administering enterprise security and WAF platforms.
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- Experience with alternative edge security technologies such as Cloudflare, Imperva, or similar enterprise platforms.
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- Demonstrated experience within cyber security engineering, security operations, or platform administration roles in large and complex environments.
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- Strong understanding of:n

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- Network Security
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- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
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- Endpoint Security
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- Threat Detection & Monitoring
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- Encryption Technologies
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- Vulnerability Management
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- Security Operations Practices
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- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across technical and business teams.
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- Experience supporting mission‐critical, highly available digital services.
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Desirable

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- Experience working in regulated or critical infrastructure environments.
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- Knowledge of security frameworks and standards including:n n
- Essential Eight
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- NIST Cyber Security Framework
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- SOCI obligations
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- Australian security and risk management practices
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- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and security automation.
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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

📌 Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Network - Akamai (Victoria)
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📍 Victoria