Specialist, Security Engineering

Specialist, Security Engineering

Job no: 531712 Work type: Full Time Location: Sydney, NSW Categories: Information Technology, Cyber

Specialist, Security Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)

Duration: Continuing

Remuneration: Level 7 $113,926 - $123,301 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading

Location: Kensington, NSW (hybrid)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It's the reason we're one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you're in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Specialist – Security Engineering is a key position in the Cyber Security Engineering team responsible for the management and support of cyber security services across multiple environments including on premises, public, and hybrid cloud. This role requires knowledge and hands-on experience in implementing and automating security controls including but not limited web application firewalls (WAF), API gateways, and cloud-native security services. The candidate should be proficient in integrating these controls into CI/CD pipelines, leveraging infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools, and orchestrating security workflows across cloud platforms including AWS and Azure. The role will be responsible for protecting the Universities infrastructure, network, and applications working closely with our MSSP's, technology partners, and internal teams to ensure swift and effective responses to emerging threats.

The role reports to the Manager, Security Engineering and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities:

• Manage security controls in accordance with documented designs to ensure reliability, availability, and security across environments.
• Review and update security control policies and configurations regularly to optimise and improve detection capabilities and address any gaps or weaknesses to enhance controls effectiveness.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to integrate security controls across IT specialist areas including architecture, networks, and application teams.
• Update operating procedures, technical standards, service management plans, processes, designs, knowledge base articles and other documentation as required.
• You will be required to participate in a rotating on-call roster.

Skills and Experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent extensive experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum three years of combined industry experience in any of the following areas: security operations, software development, DevOps, infrastructure automation, or cloud engineering.
• Develop and maintain scalable security services using Terraform and modern DevOps tooling to improve CI/CD pipelines by reducing deployment friction and increasing engineering efficiency and visibility. Strong knowledge of Python, shell scripting, and REST API integration is required for automating security services.
• Demonstrated experience in configuring cloud-native security services on AWS and its associated technologies such as Firewall Manager, WAF, Security Hub, Guard Duty, etc.
• Be passionate about security, automation, quality, and reliability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proven capacity to exercise initiative, flexibility and to be proactive in development of robust solutions to problems.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working options.
• Career development opportunities.
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply: Submit your CV & a cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11.55pm 31st August 2025 Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Contact: Amy Denney a.denney@unsw.edu.au - Talent Acquisition Team Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.