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
Network Security Engineer
Designs and leads end-to-end network security solutions, consults with clients on trade-offs and risks, and mentors junior staff in project delivery for cybersecurity projects.
Security Architect
Designs and governs enterprise security architecture for secure Azure cloud environments in a government technology program, focusing on accreditation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
IT Support and Cyber Security
An IT Support and Cyber Lead provides Level 2/3 technical support, manages Microsoft 365/Entra ID environments, and handles hardware/software issues while contributing to cybersecurity and infrastructure projects.
Cyber Security Architect
Designs and oversees secure technology solutions for Bunnings’ digital ecosystem, focusing on cloud, infrastructure, applications, and identity security to protect customers and business operations.
Security Architect
Designs and oversees enterprise security infrastructure for a national criminal intelligence agency, ensuring compliance with ISM/IRAP and accreditation frameworks on Azure Cloud.
Senior Application Security Engineer
Leads application security and threat modeling for cloud-native platforms, embedding security in SDLC and guiding engineering/product teams on secure-by-design solutions.
Cyber Security Architect
Design and govern cyber security architecture for a Queensland Government program, aligning initiatives with policy and best practices to reduce risk.
Senior Infrastructure & Security Engineer
Leads hands-on infrastructure and security for a modern hybrid environment, advising the CIO, improving systems, and mentoring junior staff while managing cloud (Azure), identity, and networking tools.
Senior Network Security Engineer
Design, implement and maintain secure enterprise network infrastructure for Airservices Australia, modernizing legacy systems while ensuring compliance with government security frameworks and 24/7 operational availability.
Cyber Security Architect
Designs and implements cybersecurity solutions for Bunnings' digital infrastructure, focusing on cloud, identity, and application security to protect customer and employee data while collaborating with business stakeholders.
Technical / Physical Security Specialist
On-site Technical/Physical Security Specialist in Telstra's Clayton, Melbourne Network Operations Centre, monitoring alarms and managing incidents on a 24x7 shift roster to protect major infrastructure for Telstra and its clients.
Cyber Security Consultant
A Cyber Security Consultant advises clients on cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and compliance for major infrastructure projects, focusing on transport and critical assets. Core work includes risk assessments, secure architecture guidance, and compliance assurance under frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST.
Senior Security Consultant
Designs and delivers security solutions for Australia’s critical infrastructure (Defence, Aviation, Transport, Data Centres) by assessing risks, drafting strategies, and integrating systems like access control and CCTV. Works with clients and cross-functional teams to balance security, operations, and user experience.