Cyber Security Engineer

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

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.

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