Senior DevSecOps Engineer at CyberCX
Location: Perth, Western Australia
About the Company
At CyberCX, we’re united by a shared mission—to secure our communities and build confidence in the connected world. With over 1,400 cyber‑security and cloud experts across Australia and New Zealand, we help organisations manage risk, respond to incidents, and stay ahead in an ever‑evolving digital landscape.
About the Role
The Senior DevSecOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and automating security capabilities across cloud and on‑premises environments. Working within our Managed Security Services practice, you’ll integrate security into development and operational workflows, uplift detection and response maturity, and ensure continuous improvement of our security platforms.
You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and security teams to embed secure‑by‑design practices, while developing automated security controls, analytics, and response playbooks that enhance our threat detection and prevention capabilities.
Duties
* Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender configurations using automation and Infrastructure as Code
* Develop and optimise KQL analytics rules, detections, automation rules, and response playbooks
* Integrate security tooling and controls into CI/CD workflows and DevOps pipelines
* Build custom security detections and work to reduce alert fatigue and false positives
* Monitor and tune security platforms to maintain accuracy, reliability, and operational efficiency
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to embed security throughout the development lifecycle
* Ensure compliance with organisational and regulatory security standards
* Produce clear technical documentation relating to design, implementation, and processes
* Work to continuously improve system resilience, performance, and automation maturity
Skills & Experience
* Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, including KQL and SOC analytics rule development
* Hands‑on experience with the Microsoft Defender XDR suite
* Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps)
* Experience scripting and automating workflows (PowerShell, Python, Logic Apps, REST APIs)
* Strong understanding of cloud security principles, particularly within Azure environments
* Experience integrating security tooling into CI/CD and DevOps workflows
* Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in complex technical environments
* Skilled in responding to setbacks in an agile and resilient manner
Benefits
* Flexible hybrid working environment (a blend of office and WFH)
* Corporate discounts on a huge variety of retail stores through partners
* Opportunity to deepen your experience and skills in line with CyberCX’s specialisation as Australia’s leading cyber‑security provider
* Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients experiencing the challenges and opportunities associated with the digital transformation of their enterprise or industry
Mandatory Requirements
All applicants must be Australian citizens with the ability to hold an Australian Government Security Clearance.
Other Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level – Employment type: Full‑time – Job function: Engineering and Information Technology – Industries: Computer and Network Security.
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