About the company
Our Federal Government client plays a key role in advancing Australia's economic objectives. Their mission is to support the government in shaping a brighter future for all Australians by fostering a productive, resilient, and sustainable economy, driven by innovation in science and technology.
About the role
We are in search of a Cloud Security Engineer with a minimum of 5 years' experience to contribute to the development and oversight of the Department's Cloud security infrastructure.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Support Azure-based security operations and engineering initiatives.
- Implement cloud security services, automation, and feature updates.
- Create detailed architectural documentation for cloud services.
- Design high-level cloud system architectures and provide guidance to engineers.
- Analyze the impact of stakeholder requirements on system solutions.
- Ensure compliance with government standards for enterprise and system solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud solutions that meet project goals and stakeholder needs.
Essential Criteria
Cloud Security Expertise:
- Over 5 years of experience in supporting security operations within the Azure environment, including architecture documentation, service deployment, process automation, and feature updates.
- Proficient in managing cloud security tools such as Sentinel, MS Defender, SIEM solutions, Endpoint Protection (EDR), Office 365, Data Loss Prevention, CASB, and vulnerability scanning/management.
Cloud Solutions Implementation:
- Strong experience in implementing cloud-based solutions using technologies like Azure Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Azure Service Bus, and Azure API Manager.
- Skilled in developing and deploying solutions with Azure DevOps and Visual Studio for code management, repository handling, and CI/CD deployment.
Collaboration and Teamwork:
- Proven ability to work effectively with geographically distributed teams, liaising with both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to mentor and guide team members to foster a positive and productive team culture.
Agile Methodology:
- Experience working within Agile, cross-functional teams to deliver secure, user-friendly, and reliable solutions that meet business, citizen, and stakeholder requirements.
- Capable of adapting to changes in direction and scope based on evolving project needs and new information.
