Security Engineer - L3
Summary
Hands-on L3 Security Engineer in Melbourne (4 days onsite) at an enterprise, blending day-to-day security operations with uplift initiatives across Azure cloud, network, data and infrastructure. Core work spans vulnerability management, IDAM and the Microsoft security stack (Defender, Purview).
Salary: + super + benefits
Security Engineer
Melbourne CBD| Permanent | 4 days onsite
Help strengthen and scale security in a growing enterprise environment. This is a hands-on L3 Security Engineer role where you'll balance day-to-day security operations with meaningful uplift initiatives-working across cloud, network, data and infrastructure to improve controls, reduce risk, and keep systems resilient.
Overview
You'll report into a Security Manager and partner closely with engineers across different technical areas. The work blends BAU security support with project delivery and continuous improvement-ideal for someone who enjoys variety and can comfortably move across multiple technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and support day-to-day security engineering and operational activities
- Deliver security uplift initiatives to strengthen the existing environment
- Work across cloud security (Azure), infrastructure and network security controls
- Drive vulnerability management: identify, assess, prioritise and support remediation
- Collaborate with technical teams to implement improvements and support projects
- IDAM
Must-Have
- Proven experience as a hands-on Security Engineer (L3-level capability)
- Strong Azure cloud security exposure
- Experience with Microsoft Defender and the broader Microsoft security stack
- Solid understanding of network security and security controls
- Practical experience in vulnerability identification and remediation
- Ability to work across cloud, network, data and infrastructure security (not siloed to one domain)
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with enterprise security technologies such as Palo Alto, Purview and Forcepoint
- Background delivering security uplift / improvement programs in complex environments
Working Arrangements & Process
- 4 days onsite
- On-call roster: approx. 1/month (allowance)
- Australian Permanent Resident or Citizenship needed
For more information, please email shelley.harrison@talentinternational.com Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.