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.