Job Title: Security Engineer
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 15 Sept 2025 11:59pm
Job Summary
As a Security Engineer, you thrive on collaborating with your team to design and deliver superior security and network experiences for our customers.
You apply broad knowledge in the Information, Engineering and Cyber Security Domains to help shape the security controls required within solution designs (both people, process and technical) and support your team to identify, communicate and help treat corresponding security risks.
Your continuous learning and improvement mindset and collaboration skills are critical to success in this role, as you continue to deepen your knowledge and expertise in the Information, Engineering and Cyber Security domains – including security technologies, cloud and corporate networks.
Who We Are
We\'re an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint.
Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive.
We\'re all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.
This includes making Telstra the place you want to work.
For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.
Focus of the Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated and passionate security engineer to join the Defence Cyber Capability and Engineering team.
In the role you will work as part of the security engineering team which focuses on the development, deployment and management of ICT security capabilities.
What We Offer
Performance-related pay
Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business
Purchased annual leave scheme
Additional Telstra day off
Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)
What You'll Do
Global Networks & Technology - Security & Operations is responsible for Telstra\'s security and operations, protecting Telstra\'s assets and infrastructure.
The role will provide engagement with members of the wider security team including information assurance, security operations and incident response.
Exposure to a vast array of security technologies that are widely used within large enterprise environments
Learning and developing skills involving networking, automation toolsets, containerisation, DevSecOps, troubleshooting, security hardening, vulnerability management and more
If you can demonstrate a strong ability in enhancing, implementing and administrating IT solutions, with experience in Linux administration and security technologies, this could be the role for you.
Your key responsibilities and major tasks include, but are not limited to:
Learning capabilities
Troubleshooting and resolving issues with capabilities
Upgrading and enhancing capabilities
Communication with customers/users, and product vendors
The Capabilities this position will be involved in will include some components within one or more of the following capabilities:
RHEL administration
End Point Security
Container Security
Splunk
SIEM
Network Security and visibility
Vulnerability Scanning
Privileged Access and Secrets Management
Automation toolsets
DevSecOps workflows
About You
To hit the ground running we are looking for individuals who can confidently demonstrate the following:
Hold a minimum of NV1 AGSVA security clearance
Experience of Technical University Qualifications relevant to the role or evidence of a minimum of at least three years or relevant recent experience
Able to support, manage and maintain ICT capabilities to achieve contractual outcomes
Proven Linux administration/engineering skillsets that can be tested in an interview panel
Desirable experience
Linux administration or engineering certifications
Cybersecurity certifications
Basic coding experience
Networking experience
Candidates must be Australian Citizens and have current NV1 clearance minimum to be considered.
This role will require you to hold and maintain an Australian Government NV2 security clearance.
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We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work.
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