Graduate Security Engineer 2026

Graduate Security Engineer 2026

Hi we're PEXA. At PEXA, we're transforming the way property is bought, sold and refinanced. Our world-first digital settlement platform has revolutionized property exchange in Australia – helping over 20,000 people safely settle their homes each week. And we're just getting started. Our data and insights are helping organizations unlock the insights they need to drive change and possibilities.

Unlocking the life-changing potential in Property. Your 12-month graduate journey follows a specialized development program, created to give you optimum experience and opportunity for positive growth. The journey kicks off with a structured induction, supported by your dedicated mentor and PEXA buddy. As your journey continues, you'll have the opportunity to build connections, learn from passionate industry leaders and gain greater insight into your own strengths, passions and interests. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll gain hands-on experience in: infrastructure-as-code and automation, CI/CD pipelines and cloud solutions, security hardening and platform reliability, collaborating with delivery squads, security and observability teams.

The program features: specialized pathways, flexible, capability-driven rotations, strategic alignment, and permanent roles.

About the Role

As a Graduate Security Engineer, you'll join our global Security team and learn the skills to safeguard PEXA's industry-leading platform and services through frontline defense of our security environment. You'll monitor security alerts, triage threats, analyze vulnerabilities, and respond to emerging risks, working alongside highly skilled cybersecurity professionals. Your core responsibilities will include continuous monitoring of the security alerts queue, threat and vulnerability analysis, ensuring device and infrastructure security, and leveraging your skills in AWS, security tools, networking, and scripting with Bash/Python. This is an invaluable opportunity to kickstart your career in cybersecurity while being part of a team that is revolutionizing the property settlement experience globally.

$70,000 - $79,000 a year

What You Need To Succeed

- Basic coding or scripting skills

- An interest in cloud infrastructure, Linux, and security

- Problem-solving, analytical and continuous learning abilities

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills

- Passion for technology and driving innovation

Eligibility

- Australian/New Zealand citizen or permanent resident

- A degree (completed or completing by Feb 2026) in Computer Science, Software/Data/Security/Platform/Cloud Engineering or related STEM field OR a career changer seeking to move into Technology

- Or equivalent experience via relevant courses and bootcamps (Including graduates from 2023 onwards).

- Able to complete online assessments and attend interviews in October and November 2025

- Available to commence in February 2026

Perks & Benefits

- Wellbeing – Wellness Days, $250 wellness allowance, and professional support services

- Flexibility – Hybrid work model and the ability to work remotely while travelling

- Parental support – 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers

- Growth – PEXA Academy certifications, paid study leave, and access to 1,000+ LinkedIn Learning courses

- Financial – Employee equity program, home loan and green energy incentives, and product discounts

Our commitment to diversity. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including women in STEM, culturally diverse candidates, Indigenous Australians, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and career changers.

Applications close 03 October 2025