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Senior Security Engineer

Austroads
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
6 days ago

Qualifications

CI/CD
Azure
CISSP
AWS Certification
AWS
Terrafrom
Scripting
ISO 27001
Cybersecurity
Communication skills
Identity & access management

Full Job Description

Entity: Austroads

Division: Data & Technology

Job Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Location: Austroads Melbourne or Sydney Offices

Reports to: Head of IT Operations

Responsible GM: Chief Data & Technology Officer

Direct reports: N/A

Date reviewed: September 2025

Organisational Context

Austroads is the association of Australian and New Zealand transport agencies.

We provide authoritative, practical and impartial advice, information, tools and services to help our
members to deliver safe, efficient and reliable mobility to their customers.

We also deliver value to a range of other key stakeholders across government, industry and communities,
where there is a demonstrated societal benefit to do so.

Austroads comprises several business activities, including the core Austroads work program, the National
Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information System (NEVDIS), and Transport Certification Australia
(TCA).

Our teams are located across Australia and New Zealand. We work in an integrated and collaborative
way, along with external consultancies and other partners, to ensure our products and services are
delivered successfully and maximise value.

Austroads promotes a culture of professionalism, innovation, and integrity, with a commitment to
accountability, quality, and excellence in the delivery of all of our programs and services. Austroads
values continuous improvement, and all staff are expected to engage in their work in a spirit of curiosity,
collaboration, and proactivity.

We recognise the unique skills and abilities of each individual, who come from a wide range of disciplines
and backgrounds. We support our people through ongoing development and learning opportunities and
create a supportive team environment for all our staff. We strive to be an employer of choice.

Austroads takes inclusion and diversity seriously. We embrace difference and diversity of identity,
experience and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviours across our company and our work.

The Role

Team Purpose

The Data and Technology team focuses on harnessing the power of data and technology to support our
member organisations to deliver improved outcomes for roads and transport users.

Our mission is to enable data-driven decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and create value
for our stakeholders. We do this through the proactive development and implementation of contemporary
D&T standards and systems.

Here are some key points that encapsulate our purpose:

1. Data Stewardship: We treat data as a valuable corporate asset. Our team aims to deliver its
completeness, quality, security, and accessibility, allowing us to derive meaningful insights and
drive informed actions.

2. Technology Enablement: We leverage state-of-the-art technologies; and we use the best systems
for the task. Our goal is to empower our organization with scalable, reliable, and agile solutions.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: We collaborate closely with business units, ensuring alignment
between data/technology strategies and organizational goals. By bridging the gap between
technology and business, we drive holistic transformation.

4. Innovation Hub: Our group serves as an innovation hub, constantly exploring emerging trends
and experimenting with novel solutions. We foster a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and
continuous learning.

Remember, our Data and Technology team is not just about bits and bytes; it’s about unlocking the full
potential of data/technology to propel our organisation forward.

Position Purpose

The Senior Security Engineer will play a key role in strengthening Austroads’ security posture by
implementing cloud-native and third-party security solutions, supporting operational teams, and ensuring
that technical controls are effective, scalable, and aligned with business and compliance requirements.

Major Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

The role is responsible for:

Cloud Security Engineering
o Designing, implementing, and managing security controls in Azure and AWS

environments, such as IAM, network security, logging, and monitoring.
o Ensuring cloud configurations align with best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g.,

CIS, Essential Eight, ISO 27001).
o Supporting application and infrastructure teams with secure architecture and deployment

guidance.
Security Controls Implementation and Support

o Deploying and maintaining technical security tools such as XDR, Zero Trust, vulnerability
scanners, and cloud security posture management (CSPM) platforms.

o Implementing and maintaining endpoint, network, and identity security controls across the
organisation.

o Integrating security tools and controls with existing infrastructure and ensure effective
alerting, logging, and reporting.

o Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to security tooling and configurations.
o Conducting configuration reviews and hardening of systems, applications, and cloud

services.

o Supporting technical assurance activities including penetration testing and remediation
tracking.

Operational Support
o Collaborating with security operations, risk and compliance teams to support incident

response, forensic investigations, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives.
o Provide technical expertise and backfill support during peak operational periods or

resource gaps.
o Identifying opportunities to enhance security tooling, automation, and control

effectiveness.
o Staying current with emerging threats, technologies, and best practices in cloud and

enterprise security.
o Supporting the automation of security processes.

Supporting the Information Security Team
o Collaborating with technology and business teams to achieve information security

outcomes.
o Contributing to continuous improvement, identifying ways to enhance value for our

members and the public
o Maintaining Quality Systems processes and procedures associated with the function
o Other duties as directed

Key Stakeholder Interfaces

Internal

Chief Data & Technology Officer
Head of IT Operations
Head of Information Security & Policy
Data & Technology team
Project Directors and Managers
All staff

External

Austroads approved contractors and service providers
Industry solutions providers

The Person

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

The Senior Security Engineer will possess:

Significant experience in cybersecurity engineering, with strong hands-on experience in Azure and
AWS.
Proven experience implementing and managing security tools and platforms.
Strong understanding of cloud-native security controls, identity and access management, and
infrastructure hardening.
Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS and ACSC Essential Eight.
Desirable:

o Certifications such as CISSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure
Security Engineer Associate, or equivalent.

o Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Terraform).
o Exposure to container security, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
o Exposure to regulatory compliance requirements and technical audit support.

Personal Qualities

The incumbent will need to present a professional image and build a strong relationship across the
enterprise. Specifically, the role requires:

Excellent leadership, initiative, innovativeness and drive, and the ability to work independently to
deadlines and within time constraints, to handle tasks with discretion, confidentiality, reliability and
flexibility, and to set priorities
Demonstrated high level organisational and administrative ability.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, including the
ability to deal tactfully and effectively with people at all levels.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
A service focused approach
Sound judgement and problem-solving ability
Strong networking and teamworking skills
Strong attention to detail
Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
Professional ethics and integrity
Comfort working in an environment which is constantly evolving

Capability Profile

Is open and honest, prepared to express views, and willing to
Resilience and

accept and commit to change. Maintains a positive attitude in the Intermediate
Courage

face of challenging situations.

Critical Thinking Objectively analyses and evaluates available data, points of view,
and Problem needs of stakeholders and potential solutions before recommending Intermediate
Solving relevant actions or decisions.

Digital and
Integrates digital and technological developments in the design and

Technology Advanced
delivery of relevant policies, programs and services.

Proficiency

Drive
Is proactive and responsible for own actions to ensure desired

Accountability Intermediate
organisational objectives are achieved.

and Outcomes

Uses various communication media to convey information, ideas,
Communicating and insights in ways that maximises understanding of key

Intermediate
with Impact messages. Possesses good written and verbal communication

skills.

Working Collaborates with others, demonstrating an understanding of their
Intermediate

Collaboratively value to the organisation.

Defines work activities required to deliver against outcomes
Project/Work

intended, in line with agreed timeframes, resources, and ways of
Delivery and Intermediate

working. Understands and applies effective project planning,
Management

coordination and control methods.

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