Overview
Join Telstra's Endpoint & Identity Security team as a Senior Security Engineer - Digital Certificates (PKI), where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping security controls within solution designs and delivering a secure, resilient network experience for our customers.
What You'll Do
* Lead implementation and support of enterprise-wide certificate management platforms.
* Embed security controls and crypto governance into infrastructure and network designs.
* Work with and support identity-related systems such as AD CS, AppViewX, EJBCA, and Thales HSM to deliver secure and scalable PKI services.
* Develop security standards, remediation strategies, and risk assessments aligned with compliance frameworks.
* Build automation and scripting solutions to streamline certificate lifecycle management.
* Mentor and collaborate with engineers to uplift PKI and certificate practices across the organisation.
* Participate in the on-call support roster for critical incidents, ensuring timely response and coverage during escalations and high-priority events.
What You Bring
* Strong experience with PKI and digital certificate management
* Knowledge in PKI & Identity-related systems such as Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), AppViewX, EJBCA, Thales HSM.
* Strong technical background across Windows, Linux, Active Directory, VMware, Kubernetes, F5, firewall and load balancers and networking environments.
* Understanding of certificate-based authentication and TLS/SSL best practices.
* Hands-on exposure to scripting and automation using Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar languages.
* Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and container technologies like Kubernetes.
* Ability to lead or contribute to risk assessments, compliance reviews, and policy development.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Ability to undergo and provide a valid standard police check.
Bonus Experience
* Exposure to DevOps/CI-CD environments and integrating certificate automation into pipelines.
* Familiarity with crypto agility strategies and emerging standards.
* Experience with Thales HSM and hardware-based key protection solutions.
* Understanding of network principles such as LTMs, GTMs.
Why Telstra?
* Flexible work - hybrid and remote options to support work-life integration.
* 16 weeks paid parental leave - for both primary and secondary carers.
* Free Telstra mobile plan - stay connected on us.
* Laptop/device allowance - renewed every 2 years.
* Purchased annual leave - more time when you need it.
* Professional development programs - grow your career with us.
* Discounts - on Telstra products and services.
If you're passionate about digital trust, certificate automation, and cyber resilience, apply today and help shape a secure, connected future at Telstra.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in all its forms. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic communities, and individuals living with a disability.
To learn more about how we support our people, including accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, visit: tel.st/thrive
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Information Services
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