Security Jobs in Australia
There are 1,824 open Security jobs in Australia on freehire right now. 654 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are cloud, cybersecurity and automation.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD | year | A$135,073 | A$154,864 | A$177,500 | 35 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- cloud 25%
- cybersecurity 14%
- automation 12%
- ai 12%
- aws 11%
- azure 10%
- siem 9%
- cloud-security 8%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 283 · 16%
- Onsite 169 · 9%
- Remote 58 · 3%
Visa sponsorship offered in 27% of the 171 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 339
- Lead 112
- Principal 100
- C-level 84
- Junior 19
- Staff 13
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 275
- 501-1000 employees 93
- 51-200 employees 31
- 11-50 employees 13
- 201-500 employees 4
Security Analyst
Security Analyst at CommBank's Technical Security Verification team, managing a JSM engagement portal, driving security verification maturity via automation and AI, and developing security reporting and metrics.
Control Manager Vulnerability Management
Govern cyber controls for vulnerability remediation across a large tech estate, driving governance, reporting and risk-based stakeholder engagement to improve security posture.
Cloud Security Incident Response Senior Analyst
Senior analyst investigates and responds to cloud security incidents in AWS/Azure, triages alerts, and strengthens defenses using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and NIST CSF.
Penetration Tester
Penetration Tester on a 12-month remote contract providing cybersecurity assurance, vulnerability assessment, and security testing across networks, web apps, APIs, cloud and identity environments for a Regional Council.
Senior Threat Intelligence & Threat Hunting Specialist
Build and lead a new threat intelligence and threat hunting capability for a large critical infrastructure organisation, proactively hunting for adversary activity across IT, OT, and cloud environments using SIEM, EDR/XDR, and forensic analysis.
Senior Cyber Security Analyst
Senior Cyber Security Analyst leading complex incident response, threat hunting, and forensic investigations across IT and OT environments using CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and KQL.
Senior Security Assessor
The Senior Security Assessor will support Defence cloud projects by developing technical assurance and security documentation to meet accreditation requirements. The role requires expert knowledge of Defence security frameworks and an active NV1 security clearance.
IT Security Officer
The IT Security Officer manages security projects, administers security systems, and designs technical security standards for Coliban Water's IT and OT infrastructure. The role involves incident response, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with security baselines.
Penetration Tester
PwC is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join their Offensive Security team, performing red team, purple team, and penetration testing engagements for diverse clients. The role involves leading technical delivery, mentoring junior staff, and producing detailed security reports.
AI Controls Engineer - Cyber Security
This role involves designing and implementing AI governance frameworks and security controls within a Federal Government environment, focusing on Microsoft 365 security and risk management. The engineer will assess AI solutions for security and compliance while monitoring for emerging AI-specific threats.