Cyber Engineering Security Specialist

Your opportunity:

We are seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Engineering Specialist with a strong technical foundation and a passion for automation, secure systems design, and Python development. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining security capabilities that protect our infrastructure, data, and customers. You’ll take ownership of key security tools and platforms, driving innovation and resilience through engineering excellence.

As a System Technical Owner (STO), you’ll lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of security technologies, with a focus on automation, integration, and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with vendors, architects, and platform teams to embed security into every layer of our technology stack.

You'll make impact by:

• Designing, building, and maintaining secure systems and automation pipelines using modern DevOps and CI/CD practices, with a strong emphasis on
• Python Developing custom security tooling and integrations, leveraging APIs to connect and orchestrate data flows between disparate systems across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Owning the full engineering lifecycle - from ideation and prototyping to deployment, monitoring, and operational support - ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and maintainable.
• Collaborating with security architects, developers, and platform teams to embed security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Building and maintaining automated detection and response capabilities, integrating with SIEM, EDR, IAM, and other security platforms to enhance visibility and control.
• Proactively identifying and remediating risks by automating manual processes, improving system reliability, and applying security best practices.
• Communicating technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, adapting messaging for developers, leadership, and compliance teams.
• Promoting a culture of security by conducting secure code reviews, mentoring peers, and advocating for security-by-design principles.
• Ensuring operational governance, capacity planning, and performance monitoring of assigned platforms and tools.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong hands-on experience with Python for automation, scripting, and tool development.
• Proficiency in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and IaC.
• Solid understanding of cloud security (AWS), network security, and application security principles.
• SailPoint, and Microsoft/AWS security tools is not essential but will help.
• Familiarity with security domains including IAM, EDR, SIEM, DLP, MFA, API Security, and Email Security.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for continuous learning, staying updated with emerging threats and technologies.

Ideally, you will also have:

• Previous experience in DevOps Engineering.
• Some experience with Identity and Access Management at an enterprise level.
• Previous experience in Security Engineering, even at a very high level.
• Experience in regulated or complex environments is a plus.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible hybrid way of working (from home and office)
• ‘Stay Connected Mobile’ - Access to a free mobile plan
• ‘Stay Connected NBN’ - Access to a free, high-speed NBN plan (up to 500 Mbps)
• ‘Your Leave’ - additional leave to be used whenever you like - every year
• Access to TPG Learning Hub platform and internal development opportunities
• Access to Corporate Partner Discounts

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s OK! At TPG Telecom, we’re all about creating an accessible workplace where everybody feels safe to bring their authentic self to work - regardless of background. If you think this role is a great fit for you but some of the qualifications don’t align with your experience, we still encourage you to apply - you might just be the perfect candidate for a similar role with us! Learn more about life at TPG Telecom here.

TPG Telecom also acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of lands and waterways where this office can be found in Barangaroo.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. TPG Telecom is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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