Summary
A
vanade is growing, and we
seek
passionate and driven technology professionals to join our
Managed Services
team delivering
continuous value to our
client's businesses.
We are seeking a
cloud
security support engineer
with
a
background in
Azure Platform
support
.
The role requires
professional experience within security engineering and a strong background in certification, accreditation, and the
support
of robust security frameworks within complex ICT environments.
C
ore to the role
You will
be
knowledgeable
in Australian Government information assurance requirements, including the Information Security Manual (ISM), NIST CSF2.0 and Essential 8 ML2
.
We also need you to have experience across a variety of technologies that may include:
Proven
expertise
with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Sentinel.
Microsoft
Defender suite, Azure Security
Center
, and Sentinel SIEM), Cloud security & data logging (Azure
)
, Incident response, Cryptography, Network and System security.
Experience
with Security Copilot (highly regarded)
Hands-on experience with Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Log Management/Analysis.
Hands-on experience managing security infrastructure (firewalls, IPSs, WAFs, endpoint protection, SIEM, log management, Zscaler, Proofpoint).
Proven experience in reviewing security vulnerabilities.
Proficiency
with vulnerability management toolsets.
U
nderstanding of IT service management (ITIL disciplines: change, configuration, asset, incident, problem management).
Experience and understanding of how applications, services and infrastructure are deployed into public cloud services (Microsoft Azure).
The successful candidate will have
strong communication
skills to clearly explain security issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
.
Have familiarity with current cybersecurity trends such as Zero Trust, Extended Detection and Response (XDR), or AI-driven security analytics. And will have experience




being responsible for
incident response coordination, investigation, and remediation, as well as staying current with threat intelligence to proactively defend against emerging
threats.
.
Skills and Experience
You are a
cloud
security
support engineer with
a track record
of s
upport
ing the security of
complex environments with a strong client focus.
You have
good
communication
and interpersonal skills
that
will enable you to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders and contribute effectively to
our Managed Services organisation.
Y
ou will also
possess
analytical and problem-solving skills enabling you to be creative and creative in
the support of our clients
.
You will also
seek
to
continually improve our clients' environments though evergreen practices and platform evolution.
You will be an Australian Citizen (
E
xisting security clearance
will be
highly regarded
).
I
n addition,
your professional skillset
likely includes
:
Proven ability to work within a structured IT governance framework and deliver results that adhere to relevant Commonwealth standards and policies.
S
takeholder engagement and relationship management skills, both written and verbal with ability to negotiate outcomes as
.
Provide technical
expertise
to projects and business
areas
.
Maintains
a high level
of professionalism, has sound judgement and decision-making skills.
Ability to work autonomously and is highly motivated.
This role requires direct contact with Avanade clients as well as attendance in person at Avanade workplaces and other company-sponsored meetings and events. To
comply with
our client requirements and Avanade's own health and safety obligations, this role requires the Applicant to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Proof of vaccination will be
during the application process. Applicants who have
appropriate written
proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may provide such documentation.
.

📌 Azure Cloud Security Support Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Avanade Australia Ptympany
📍 Sydney