Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Job title : Senior Cyber Security Engineer
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Contract or Temp
Job reference : 1597946
We have an initial 6 month contract for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to hit the ground running within a team that is collaborative and committed to continuous improvement.
  
Working closely with a dynamic and supportive Cyber Security Manager, you will assist with some BAU and project work, mentor junior staff and become the day-to-day lead for operational uplift and vendor liaison.
  
You will have strong knowledge of operational security, identity management, email security, cloud security, and endpoint protection.  Along with hands-on experience with automation and scripting to optimise processes.
  
  
To be considered, you must have the following:
  
Must-Have:
  • Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Identity, Email)
  • Microsoft Sentinel and Defender for Cloud
  • SOC alerting workflows and telemetry interpretation
  • Experience collaborating across IT/security/platform teams
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
  • Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts effectively.
  • A proactive approach with a passion for leveraging automation, AI, and continuous improvement.
  Nice-to-Have:
  • KQL/PowerShell
  • Exchange Online / Entra / Intune
  • Patch coordination and security uplift projects