Cyber Security Engineer

Information Security Engineer
Location: Sydney (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office, Tuesday-Thursday anchor days)
Salary: Competitive (based on seniority and experience)

Additional Benefits:

• 3 extra days of paid leave between Christmas and New Year

• Annual leave loading

• Flexible working environment within a collaborative team

A leading education institute in Sydney is seeking a senior Information Security Engineer to lead cyber operations across a multi-cloud environment (AWS & Azure). This role will also have a Cyber Security Analyst reporting to them.

Ideal candidates will have broad infrastructure, networking and consulting or MSP backgrounds, with experience transitioning into cybersecurity roles - not just siloed in one area.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineer managing the cyber security function

• Monitor and respond to security threats and incidents using SIEM tools and security platforms (Palo Alto, Cortex, etc.)

• Design, implement, and manage security controls including firewalls, VPNs, group policy, AD, MFA/SSO

• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability management aligned to Essential 8 and ISO 27001

• Lead security incident investigations, provide forensic analysis and support continuous improvement

• Collaborate with internal teams to embed cybersecurity in infrastructure, cloud platforms, enterprise apps

• Develop and maintain security policies and ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory standards

• Mentor and support the Cyber Security Analyst while operating autonomously
  
  

Key Requirements

• 10+ years' IT experience with a background in infrastructure, consulting, or security engineering

• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, Palo Alto (or equivalent) firewalls, Active Directory, MFA/SSO

• Experience working with SIEM platforms and performing investigations

• Exposure to Essential 8, ISO 27001, NIST or other cybersecurity frameworks

• Experience in cloud environments (AWS & Azure)

• Familiarity with risk registers and secure system development lifecycle

• Able to lead projects and work independently while escalating issues when necessary
  
  

Preferred Background

• Experience in an MSP or consultancy with a broad and adaptable skillset

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage cross-functionally

• Experience mentoring junior staff or cyber analysts

• Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, or TOGAF frameworks

• Certifications desirable: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCSP, CompTIA Security+, or similar
  
  

Recruitment Process

• 2-stage interview process (virtual + face-to-face, or fully remote if required)

  • Stage 1: Technical interview with the Architecture & Security Manager and peer

  • Stage 2: Leadership and cultural alignment with senior IT management

This is a high-impact position in a dynamic, tight-knit IT team, where staff collaborate across domains. The incoming Security Engineer will play a key role in both strategy and hands-on execution.

Desired Skills and Experience

Information Security Engineer
Location: Sydney (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office, Tuesday-Thursday anchor days)
Salary: Competitive (based on seniority and experience)

Additional Benefits:

3 extra days of paid leave between Christmas and New Year

Annual leave loading

Flexible working environment within a collaborative team

A leading education institute in Sydney is seeking a senior Information Security Engineer to lead cyber operations across a multi-cloud environment (AWS & Azure). This role will also have a Cyber Security Analyst reporting to them.

Ideal candidates will have broad infrastructure, networking and consulting or MSP backgrounds, with experience transitioning into cybersecurity roles - not just siloed in one area.

Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary engineer managing the cyber security function

Monitor and respond to security threats and incidents using SIEM tools and security platforms (Palo Alto, Cortex, etc.)

Design, implement, and manage security controls including firewalls, VPNs, group policy, AD, MFA/SSO

Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability management aligned to Essential 8 and ISO 27001

Lead security incident investigations, provide forensic analysis and support continuous improvement

Collaborate with internal teams to embed cybersecurity in infrastructure, cloud platforms, enterprise apps

Develop and maintain security policies and ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory standards

Mentor and support the Cyber Security Analyst while operating autonomously

Key Requirements
10+ years' IT experience with a background in infrastructure, consulting, or security engineering

Strong knowledge of networking protocols, Palo Alto (or equivalent) firewalls, Active Directory, MFA/SSO

Experience working with SIEM platforms and performing investigations

Exposure to Essential 8, ISO 27001, NIST or other cybersecurity frameworks

Experience in cloud environments (AWS & Azure)

Familiarity with risk registers and secure system development lifecycle

Able to lead projects and work independently while escalating issues when necessary

Preferred Background
Experience in an MSP or consultancy with a broad and adaptable skillset

Strong communication skills and ability to engage cross-functionally

Experience mentoring junior staff or cyber analysts

Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, or TOGAF frameworks

Certifications desirable: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCSP, CompTIA Security+, or similar

Recruitment Process
2-stage interview process (virtual + face-to-face, or fully remote if required)

Stage 1: Technical interview with the Architecture & Security Manager and peer

Stage 2: Leadership and cultural alignment with senior IT management

This is a high-impact position in a dynamic, tight-knit IT team, where staff collaborate across domains. The incoming Security Engineer will play a key role in both strategy and hands-on execution.