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.
