Senior Cloud Operations and Cyber Security Engineer
Posted: 15/04/2025
Closing Date: 15/05/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: St Leonards
Job Category: Help Desk & IT Support
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We are united in our shared mission of creating opportunities, championing the rights of people with low vision or blindness, and building communities who share our mindset and ambition for accessibility and inclusivity.
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Job Description
The Senior Technology and Cyber Security Engineer at Guide Dogs is a hybrid role responsible for security monitoring and response to security incidents, managing security tools, and responding to emerging cybersecurity threats. The role also includes Level 3 technology support duties. The incumbent works collaboratively with various stakeholders, including Technology, legal, and business units, to maintain a strong operational security posture through effective leadership, communication, and technical expertise.
Responsibilities include:
1. Security Architecture and Engineering
2. Design and implement secure systems, network architectures, and cloud environments (primarily Azure), ensuring resilience against cyber threats.
3. Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security controls for cloud deployments using tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Bicep, or Terraform.
4. Engineer and automate security solutions to enhance detection, prevention, and response capabilities across on-premise and cloud environments.
5. Conduct secure code reviews and support DevSecOps integration to embed security throughout the development lifecycle.
1. Threat Modelling and Risk Assessment
2. Perform advanced threat modelling, security risk assessments, and attack surface analysis for new and existing systems.
3. Translate risk assessment findings into practical engineering solutions to mitigate vulnerabilities.
4. Collaborate with IT and development teams to apply security principles early in system design and implementation.
1. Identity and Access Management (IAM)
2. Design and implement robust identity and access control mechanisms across enterprise and cloud systems, including Zero Trust architecture.
3. Engineer and maintain role-based access controls (RBAC), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and least privilege models.
4. Conduct regular reviews and audits of access controls, ensuring integrity and policy compliance.
1. Security Tooling and Infrastructure Development
2. Configure and maintain advanced security tooling, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, vulnerability scanners, WAF, and IDS/IPS.
3. Integrate security tools with CI/CD pipelines and IT infrastructure for proactive threat detection and response.
4. Develop custom scripts and automation solutions for continuous monitoring, alerting, and remediation.
1. Incident Response and Security Testing
2. Lead technical response to cybersecurity incidents, conducting forensic investigations and root cause analysis.
3. Perform penetration testing, red teaming, and exploit simulation to validate current controls.
4. Engineer detection rules and playbooks for automated incident response within SIEM and SOAR platforms.
1. Compliance, Frameworks, and Reporting
2. Ensure security solutions align with compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Essential Eight, and industry-specific obligations (e.g., APRA CPS 234).
3. Generate technical documentation, security architecture diagrams, and compliance reports for audits.
4. Participate in security assessments and continuously improve system security based on findings.
Skills and Experience required:
* Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.
* At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
* Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
* Experience in security operations, SOC, or related fields.
* Relevant certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CEH, GSEC, CISM, CISA, or CRISC.
* Proficiency with security technologies (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls) and frameworks (Essential 8, NIST, ISO 27001).
Benefits include:
* Competitive salary package with tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900.
* Employee Assistance Program, Me Days, Paid Parental Leave, additional leave options, and professional development support.
* Be part of an organization making a positive societal impact.
Our Values:
* Clients come first
* Walk the Talk
* Lead with Head and Heart
* Lift each other
* Never stop exploring
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is committed to inclusion and equal opportunity. If you need adjustments during recruitment, contact
Salary range: $100,000 - $110,000 + superannuation
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