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Senior Cyber Security EngineerAvant Mutual · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Senior Cyber Security Engineer

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-28 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Full-time Hybrid ICT
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$12,500–A$15,000/mo

About the Company

Are you passionate about building security controls that scale through automation We are looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer who combines deep technical expertise with strong automation capability to engineer, optimise and continuously improve Avant's cyber security environment. We are seeking a hands on engineer who can automate, integrate and innovate, using scripting, APIs and DevOps practices to enhance security monitoring, streamline remediation and deliver measurable risk reduction across cloud, SaaS and on-premises environments. If you've built security automation, improved detection capabilities, integrated security platforms and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • ● Design, build and maintain security controls across cloud, SaaS and on-premises environments
  • ● Own and optimise key security platforms, ensuring they remain effective, resilient and aligned to business needs
  • ● Develop automation, integrations and DevSecOps practices that improve security operations and reduce manual effort
  • ● Enhance security monitoring, detection and response capabilities through SIEM onboarding, detection engineering and workflow optimisation
  • ● Review and govern network security policies, including firewall rules, segmentation and secure connectivity controls
  • ● Support vulnerability remediation and secure configuration activities across the technology landscape
  • ● Partner with technology and business teams to enable secure delivery and reduce risk
  • ● Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to other Security Engineers
  • ● Contribute to engineering standards, architecture patterns and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

  • ● Previous experience in Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security or a related cyber security discipline
  • ● Experience across multiple security domains such as SIEM, EDR, Cloud Security, Email Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Management or SASE
  • ● Strong understanding of networking, operating systems, identity, cloud and SaaS security
  • ● Experience with scripting, APIs, automation and DevOps-style practices using technologies such as PowerShell, Python or similar
  • ● Experience implementing and integrating security controls in hybrid environments
  • ● Ability to translate security requirements, regulatory obligations and risk outcomes into practical engineering solutions
  • ● Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • ● A collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge and mentor others
  • ● Join an organisation with purpose, one that genuinely exists to support its members and improve healthcare in Australia. You'll work with committed, passionate colleagues in an environment that values both rigour and collaboration.
  • ● For further information, please contact Sue Allen, Talent Acquisition Business Partner on 0429 404 856.
  • ● We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with caring responsibilities.
  • ● Our inclusive workplace is somewhere everyone can succeed.
  • ● Ready to join us If you're passionate about supporting Australia's healthcare professionals, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]