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With us you’ll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there’s equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements.\nA fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Software Engineering Expert, AI Security reporting to DevSecOps Manager, AI Platform.\nA bit about your role\nThe Software Engineer Expert, AI Security helps deliver secure, scalable AI capabilities across nbn. You’ll design, build and operate reusable AI platform services, security controls and automated engineering patterns, supporting AI agents and enterprise use cases throughout their lifecycle. 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