Job Description

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Our client is a well-established Australian business in a heavily regulated sector. Security is a genuine priority for them, and they're hiring a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to take on the hands‑on delivery, integration and continuous improvement of security controls across their on-premises, cloud and SaaS environments.

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The role
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The role is hands‑on, with a focus on technical depth, automation and solving complex problems, while also supporting and sharing knowledge with the wider team.

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Before getting into it:
Salary: Up to $200,000 base + super + bonus
Location: Sydney preferred, Melbourne also an option
Process: 2–3 stages

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What you'll do

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- Design, build, configure, test and deploy security controls across on-premises, cloud and SaaS environments
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- Own and optimise assigned security platforms, including architecture, configuration, tuning, lifecycle and vendor management
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- Design, review and govern network security policies, including firewall rules, segmentation and secure connectivity
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- Apply scripting, workflow automation, APIs and DevOps-style practices to improve the efficiency, consistency and auditability of security engineering work
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- Manage SIEM/log onboarding, tune detection use cases and alert logic, and support vulnerability remediation across technology teams
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- Provide secondary/backup support for identity and access management (IDAM) and privileged access management (PAM)
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- Share technical expertise and mentor other engineers, and contribute to architecture and governance forums
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What you’ll bring nn
- 6+ years' experience in security engineering, cloud/security platform engineering or infrastructure security, including handling complex, ambiguous problems independently
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- Hands‑on experience across four or more of: SASE/network security, firewall and network security policy, email security, EDR, SIEM/security monitoring, cloud/SaaS security, vulnerability remediation
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- Experience with scripting, APIs or workflow automation (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Power Automate, Logic Apps)
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- Ability to work effectively in a regulated environment, translating policy, risk and audit requirements into practical, evidenced engineering outcomes
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- Excellent communication skills, confident engaging with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority
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- Demonstrated experience mentoring or guiding other engineers
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- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent practical experience
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Advantageous nn
- Hands‑on experience with platforms such as Netskope, Mimecast, CrowdStrike, or SIEM/vulnerability management tooling
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- Experience securing Microsoft Azure and/or AWS environments
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- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AZ-500, SC-200, GSEC, CEH or OSCP
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- Experience identifying practical automation or AI-enabled use cases for security engineering
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Why apply nn
- Hands‑on technical role with real depth and autonomy.
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- Work across the full security stack: network, cloud, SaaS, SIEM and endpoint
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- Flexible, inclusive workplace
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- Solid investment in Security, with budget allocated for continued growth
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📌 Senior Cyber Security Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 The Decipher Bureau
📍 New South Wales