Job Overview
Specialist II, Security Engineering, within the Cyber Security Engineering team at UNSW. This is a full‐time continuing role based at Kensington campus, NSW, with 2–3 days of on‐site work each week under a hybrid flexible working model.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement, configure, automate, and support cyber security services across on‐premises, public, and hybrid cloud environments.
* Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, leveraging Infrastructure‐as‐Code (IaC) and orchestrating workflows.
* Protect the university's infrastructure, network, applications and data by working closely with MSSP's, technology partners and internal teams to respond to emerging threats.
* Lead the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) adoption journey across hybrid environments, including Azure, AWS, M365 and on‐premises infrastructure, designing and implementing DLP policies aligned with compliance and business needs.
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers and stakeholders.
* Support the CI/CD pipeline through an IaC approach to automate security testing and manage security services.
* Manage security controls in accordance with documented designs to ensure reliability, availability and security across environments.
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to integrate security controls across IT specialist areas such as architecture, networks and application teams.
* Implement, configure, upgrade and optimise security services and technologies hosted on‐premises and in public cloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
* Monitor and respond to operational alerts and incidents impacting security services in partnership with UNSW IT, faculties, divisions, external partners and other stakeholders as required.
* Document and review operation procedures, technical standards, service management plans, processes, designs, knowledge base articles and other required documentation.
* Participate in a rotating on‐call roster.
* Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action, including behaviours and the Code of Conduct.
* Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university, ensuring all responsibilities are conducted safely and risks are controlled.
Qualifications
* Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through education, training and experience.
* Minimum five years of combined industry experience in security operations, software development, DevOps, infrastructure automation or cloud engineering.
* Experience managing and configuring cloud‐native security services across AWS, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, securing cloud infrastructure and enterprise applications.
* Experience managing and configuring security controls including, but not limited to, DLP, secure email gateways, web application firewalls and attack surface management.
* Extensive experience deploying and managing DLP solutions such as Microsoft Purview across cloud and on‐premises environments, leading DLP adoption, defining protection policies and enabling end‐to‐end DLP integration.
* Passion for security, automation, quality and reliability.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with close attention to detail.
* Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills with initiative, flexibility and a proactive approach to developing robust solutions.
* An understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values, as well as relevant policies and guidelines.
* Certifications such as CISSP and CCSP are highly desirable.
Pre‐Employment Checks
* National and International Criminal history checks.
* Entitlement to work and ID checks.
* Working With Children Checks.
* Completion of a Gender‐Based Violence Prevention Declaration.
* Verification of qualifications and professional membership.
* Employment history and reference checks.
* Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
* Medical checks and assessments.
Benefits and Culture
* Flexible Working Options (work from home and flexible hours).
* Career development opportunities.
* 17% superannuation contributions and additional leave‐loading payments.
* Additional three days of leave over the Christmas period.
* Discounts and entitlements for retail, education and fitness.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Application Status
Applications close: Tuesday 12th May at 11:30pm.
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