Senior Security Engineer – Data Protection
Sydney | Hybrid Working
Permanent Position
Join one of Australia’s most recognised and trusted brands – a market leader with a significant national footprint and mature technology environment. As part of continued investment in cyber security, my client are seeking a Senior Security Engineer – Data Protection to take ownership of enterprise DLP and CASB capabilities within a Microsoft-centric ecosystem.
This is a senior, hands‑on role combining operational engineering, solution design, and stakeholder engagement. You will play a key role in uplifting Azure security capability within the broader team.
The Role
You will be responsible for leading and maturing:
* Enterprise DLP strategy and engineering
* CASB capability (including Skyhigh)
* Microsoft Purview
* Security across the Microsoft stack including Azure AD / Entra ID and M365
* Integration, monitoring and use case development within Microsoft Sentinel
The broader team is operationally strong but requires deeper Azure security expertise. This role will provide that uplift.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, implement and optimise DLP policies across endpoint, email and cloud environments
* Lead and enhance Microsoft Purview data protection capabilities
* Own and evolve CASB controls, including Skyhigh
* Provide security oversight and guidance across Azure environments
* Support and uplift Azure security posture (NSGs, identity and access controls)
* Act as a senior point of contact and represent the hiring manager when required
* Run stakeholder meetings, provide technical consulting, and guide security direction
* Support BAU operational security while contributing to upcoming security projects
About You
You are a senior security engineer with strong technical depth and the confidence to operate in a consultative capacity.
Essential experience
* Senior-level DLP engineering experience
* Expert hands‑on experience with Microsoft Purview
* Strong experience with CASB technologies (Skyhigh highly regarded)
* Deep understanding of the Microsoft security stack
* Strong Azure security experience, including NSGs and RBAC
* Experience working with Microsoft Sentinel
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to run meetings and represent leadership
This is an opportunity to step into a high‑visibility role within a well‑recognised Australian organisation, offering hybrid flexibility and the chance to genuinely influence data protection strategy at scale. If this opportunity aligns with your experience and you’re looking to step into a senior, high‑impact security role, please apply within.
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