Security Jobs in Australia
There are 1,836 open Security jobs in Australia on freehire right now. 657 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 15%
- automation 12%
- ai 12%
- aws 11%
- azure 10%
- siem 9%
- cloud-security 8%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 287 · 16%
- Onsite 174 · 9%
- Remote 58 · 3%
Visa sponsorship offered in 27% of the 172 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 342
- Lead 113
- Principal 102
- 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
Cyber Security Lead
Leads cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management for a fintech insurer, ensuring compliance (CPS234, Essential Eight) while overseeing incident response, vendor security, and AI governance. Balances executive engagement with hands-on technical work and mentoring a specialist.
Cyber Incident Responder & Threat Intel Manager
Lead cyber incident response, threat hunting, and investigations for Qantas, analyzing data and translating findings for executives while collaborating with HR, Legal, and Security teams.
Program Manager / Senior Project Manager - Cyber Security (Micro-Segmentation)
Leads a cybersecurity uplift program focusing on micro-segmentation to limit lateral network movement in a hybrid environment spanning branch offices, head office, and multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Senior Security Engineer
A Senior Security Engineer at SEEK focuses on threat detection, incident response, and improving cybersecurity controls for cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure). They analyze threats, investigate breaches, and collaborate with engineering teams to embed security early in product design.
Customer Service and Security Team Lead
Oversee security operations and lead a frontline team at a Perth data centre. Manage incidents, staff rosters, and compliance to ensure a safe environment within critical infrastructure.
Senior Advanced Cyber Security Architect / Engineer (OT)
Designs, implements, and secures industrial Process Control Networks for Honeywell’s customers across sectors like oil & gas, power, and mining, focusing on OT cybersecurity, network architecture, and compliance with standards like IEC-62443.
Security Operations Analyst
The Security Operations Analyst will manage corporate vulnerability programs, automate security controls, and support incident response using AI tools. This role focuses on securing corporate infrastructure and identity management within a remote-first fintech environment.
Senior Analyst: Information Security Incident Response
Senior hands-on Cloud Security Incident Response Analyst securing AWS and Azure environments through SIEM operations, incident response, CSPM/CWPP management, DevSecOps integration, and security automation while mentoring junior analysts.
Cyber Security Intern - Remote
About the Host & Role Overview Our host company operates within the various but relevant sector and provides valuable opportunities for graduates and emerging professionals to gain practical industry experience in…
Cyber Security Intern - NSW
About the Host & Role Overview Our host company operates within the various but relevant sector and provides valuable opportunities for graduates and emerging professionals to gain practical industry experience in…
Çyber Security & Risk Management - Expression of Interest
This EOI is for cybersecurity roles in a South Australian government department, focusing on threat detection, security architecture, risk management, and incident response to protect public-sector digital assets and ensure compliance with security standards.