Senior Security Engineer - Cloud Security & Incident Response

About the role

A recruitment partner is hiring a Senior Security Engineer for an ASX-listed Australian organisation that is two years into a major cyber and technology transformation, with heavy investment in modern technology and AI and security at its centre. The role is senior and hands-on in a growing security team, reporting to the Head of Security as the technical lead for cloud security and incident response, and mentoring two junior engineers. AWS is the primary environment.

Key responsibilities

• Own and improve the AWS cloud security posture through hands-on configuration, workload protection and exposure management
• Lead incident response for escalated P1/P2 cyber incidents
• Help consolidate the security tooling stack, including an XDR migration already underway
• Work with architects and engineering teams to embed security into cloud design and DevSecOps practices

Required profile

• 5+ years in cloud or security engineering, with strong hands-on AWS security experience
• Proven experience leading or coordinating cyber incident response
• Track record of implementing security controls in production, not just advising
• Solid understanding of cloud security architecture and secure design

What we offer

• Genuine ownership of cloud security and incident response
• Funded roadmap and leadership backing to do security properly
• Direct access to senior leadership and a clear growth pathway as the team expands
• Sydney CBD office with real flexibility

To apply, candidates can use the online application or contact the recruiter by email for a confidential, informal conversation.