Senior software automation security specialist

Sydney

beBeeSecurity

Posted: 16 September

Offer description

Security Automation Engineer

Telstra is seeking a highly skilled Security Automation Engineer to join our team.

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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced engineer who can design and implement automation frameworks, embed security across CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation. This role is pivotal in designing and maintaining secure, automated software delivery pipelines and infrastructure.

You will lead the design and implementation of automation frameworks, embed security practices across the software development lifecycle, and collaborate with teams to coach, share knowledge, and drive best practices.

This position requires the ongoing holding and maintenance of an Australian Government Baseline security clearance.

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Required Skills and Qualifications

* Proficiency in automation and scripting (Python, Shell, Ansible)
* Strong understanding of RedHat Ansible, CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins), and observability platforms (e.g., Splunk)
* Experience with infrastructure management in VMware and Linux environments
* Solid grasp of network engineering fundamentals (routing, switching, protocols)
* Familiarity with secure coding practices and DevSecOps principles

o Code reviews and vulnerability assessments (SAST/DAST)
o Security tool integration in CI/CD pipelines
o Threat modeling and secure architecture reviews
o Incident response and remediation
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Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including performance-related pay, access to thousands of learning programs, global presence across 22 countries, and purchased annual leave scheme.

Additional Telstra day off, additional 30% off Telstra products and services, and toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for) are also available.

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Others

Candidates must be Australian citizens and hold, at a minimum, a current Baseline security clearance to be considered for this role.

This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, including testing, solution design, program management, and architecture.

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