Senior Security Engineer (Cloud & Infrastructure) | 12-month contract | Brisbane, QLD Hybrid 3 days WFH Your new company A large, enterprise-scale organisation delivering complex technology and digital transformation initiatives across cloud and infrastructure platforms. The environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and focused on improving resilience, security, and modernisation of critical systems that support thousands of users. You'll be working alongside experienced technology professionals on high-impact programs, using modern tools, platforms, and security best practices. Your new role As a Senior Security Engineer - Cloud & Infrastructure, you will play a key hands-on role in securing cloud and infrastructure environments that underpin major transformation initiatives. You'll contribute across the full lifecycle - from technical design and implementation through to troubleshooting, optimisation, and operational support - with a strong focus on Azure cloud security and modern infrastructure practices. This role also provides opportunities to influence security design decisions and drive improvements through automation and innovation. What you'll need to succeed 5 years' experience in a Security Engineering or Network Security Operations role Strong hands-on experience securing Azure cloud environments Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, GitHub Actions) Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, APIs) Hands-on experience with security technologies such as Palo Alto, Cisco FirePower, Zscaler, and Infoblox Solid understanding of firewall, VPN, PKI, WAF, proxy services, DNS, and cloud security services Proven ability to assess and manage security risks Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical teams What you'll get in return Work on large-scale, high-impact technology projects 12-month contract with strong extension potential Hybrid - 3 days WFH Competitive daily rate What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV @ rohit.pal@hays.com.au or call us on 61 7 3243 3030 now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 2990142