Senior Security Engineer Location: Sydney – Hybrid Salary: Up to 180,000 Super

The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Engineer to join a growing information security function within a nationally recognised organisation.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of key security engineering initiatives, strengthening the organisation's cloud security posture through the implementation of up-to-date security technologies, cloud-native controls and enterprise security solutions.

Working across Azure and AWS environments, you will play a hands‑on role in designing, implementing and maintaining security controls while partnering with infrastructure, application and security operations teams to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, implement and manage security controls across Azure and AWS environments.

- Implement and maintain security technologies including XDR, Zero Trust, vulnerability management and CSPM platforms.

- Strengthen cloud security through IAM, network security, logging, monitoring and infrastructure hardening.

- Ensure security configurations align with industry frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, CIS and Essential Eight.

- Conduct security configuration reviews and support penetration testing and remediation activities.

- Work closely with infrastructure and application teams to embed security best practices.

- Support incident response, vulnerability management and security operations.

- Identify opportunities to improve security automation, tooling and overall control effectiveness.





About You You will be an experienced Security Engineer with a strong background in cloud security and enterprise security engineering. You will bring a hands‑on approach to implementing security solutions and improving security controls across complex environments.

Ideally, you will have:

- Significant hands‑on experience with Azure and AWS security.

- Proven experience implementing and managing enterprise security tools and platforms.

- Strong knowledge of IAM, cloud-native security controls and infrastructure hardening.

- Understanding of security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, CIS and Essential Eight.

- Experience with endpoint, network and identity security solutions.

- Strong troubleshooting and technical problem‑solving capabilities.

Desirable Experience:

- Certifications such as CISSP, AWS Security Specialty or Azure Security Engineer Associate.

- Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, Python or Terraform.

- Exposure to container security, CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps.

- Experience supporting technical audits and regulatory compliance requirements.

What's On Offer?

- Salary up to 180,000 Super.

- Hybrid working arrangements in Sydney.

- Additional five days of personal leave per financial year.

- 500 annual wellbeing allowance.

- Additional paid parental leave.

- Subsidised professional development and further education.

- LinkedIn Learning subscription.

- Supportive environment with genuine opportunities for professional growth.

📌 Senior Security Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Pearson Carter
📍 Sydney