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Senior Platform Security Engineer

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Summary

Hands-on security role owning the security of a large-scale multi-tenant Kubernetes platform running AI/GPU infrastructure: runtime security with eBPF tools (Cilium, Falco, Tetragon), DevSecOps controls like image signing and policy-as-code, privileged access, incident response, and ISO 27001/NIST compliance support. Based in Sydney.

Salary: $200k - $250k p.a. + Bonus and Super

Senior Platform Security Engineer


Join a team building and operating large-scale AI and GPU infrastructure.
We're looking for a hands-on Senior Platform Security Engineer to own the security of a multi-tenant Kubernetes platform, with a focus on runtime security, DevSecOps, privileged access, and production security operations.

What You'll Do

  • Secure large-scale Kubernetes environments, including admission controls, workload identity, network policies, and control plane hardening.
  • Build and operate runtime security using tools such as Cilium, Falco, and Tetragon.
  • Own DevSecOps security controls including image signing, SBOMs, vulnerability management, and policy-as-code.
  • Investigate security incidents and act as a senior escalation point for complex platform security issues.
  • Validate tenant isolation and platform resilience across shared infrastructure.
  • Support compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST.
  • Automate security operations using Python, Go, or Bash.


What We're Looking For

  • Strong experience securing multi-tenant Kubernetes environments.
  • Hands-on experience with eBPF-based security tools (Cilium, Falco, Tetragon).
  • Experience implementing security controls within modern CI/CD pipelines.
  • Knowledge of privileged access management, secrets management, and security monitoring.
  • Experience supporting security in large-scale production environments.
  • Strong scripting or software engineering capability.

Nice to Have

  • GPU, AI, or HPC infrastructure experience.
  • ISO 27001, SOC 2, or NIST experience.
  • Certifications such as OSCP, GCFA, or Kubernetes Security credentials.

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