IT Security Engineer | Azure & AWS

Location: Sydney

Work type: Hybrid

Salary: $179,000 Super

About the opportunity

- Join a national, member-based peak organisation in the transport sector whose work supports government agencies and the wider public
- A hands-on senior engineering role inside a small, close-knit Information Security team
- Real influence over how security is engineered across a multi-cloud (Azure and AWS) environment
- A chance to shape tooling, automation and controls, not just keep the lights on

The role

- Design, build and manage security controls across Azure and AWS, including IAM, network security, logging and monitoring
- Deploy, integrate and maintain security tooling such as XDR, Zero Trust, vulnerability scanning and CSPM, making sure alerting and reporting actually work
- Harden systems, applications and cloud services, aligning configurations with CIS, Essential Eight and ISO 27001
- Act as the go-to technical advisor for infrastructure and application teams on secure architecture and deployment
- Support incident response, forensics, risk assessments and pen test remediation alongside SecOps, risk and compliance teams

What you'll bring

- Significant experience in cyber security engineering,



with strong hands-on Azure and AWS experience
- A proven track record implementing and managing security tools and platforms
- Strong knowledge of cloud-native security controls, identity and access management, and infrastructure hardening
- Working familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS and the ACSC Essential Eight
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work with people at every level, from engineers to business stakeholders

Nice to have: CISSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty or Azure Security Engineer Associate; scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python, Terraform); exposure to container security, CI/CD and DevSecOps; experience supporting technical audits.

Culture

- A team-oriented environment where security works closely with technology and business teams
- Autonomy to work independently and own your priorities
- A fast-paced, evolving environment with genuine room to improve how things are done
- Support for ongoing professional development and learning

Interested? Hit apply with your CV, or reach out to Emily Cawley at PRA for a confidential chat about the role.

📌 IT Security Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 PRA
📍 Sydney