Security Jobs in Australia
There are 1,846 open Security jobs in Australia on freehire right now. 666 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 9%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 290 · 16%
- Onsite 175 · 9%
- Remote 59 · 3%
Visa sponsorship offered in 27% of the 172 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 345
- Lead 113
- Principal 102
- C-level 84
- Junior 20
- Staff 13
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 276
- 501-1000 employees 93
- 51-200 employees 31
- 11-50 employees 13
- 201-500 employees 4
Engineering Manager, Security & Platform
Lead security, platform, and reliability engineering to protect clinical data and embed safety into Lyrebird’s AI-powered healthcare workflows across Australia and the UK.
Cyber Security GRC Analyst
GRC analyst embeds cybersecurity requirements into projects and operations, aligning systems with Australian government security frameworks like ISM and PSPF.
2 Lead Security Engineers
Lead two cybersecurity initiatives for a federal government agency, designing and implementing security tools like SIEM/SOAR and cloud security platforms while mentoring teams and aligning with PSPF/ISM standards.
Azure Data Factory Developer (AU Citizen with Security Clearance)
Develops and maintains Azure Data Factory pipelines for enterprise data integration and ETL workflows.
Network & Security Operations Engineer - Federal Government
Maintains and secures Verizon’s federal government networks, ensuring compliance and operational integrity for secure communications.
Vice President, Information Security Threat & Insider Risk Management Specialist Sydney, Australia
Leads cybersecurity threat analysis and insider risk management for a major bank, briefing leaders and driving defensive controls to protect financial systems and data.
Senior OT Cyber Security Engineer
Designs and implements OT cybersecurity infrastructure for rail and critical-infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with IEC 62443 and TS 50701 while balancing security, safety, and operational needs.
Amazon Security Solution Architect, APJC Customer Security
Designs and builds secure, reusable AI reference implementations for AWS customers, turning validated security patterns into deployable code and documentation for regional adoption.
Cyber Security Support Analyst
Administers identity platforms (Okta, Auth0, Microsoft Entra ID) and supports cybersecurity operations, incident response, and AI security governance for a fintech company.
Network and Security Manager - Top tier law firm (Sydney, CBD)
Lead the firm’s enterprise network and security operations, including strategy, architecture, and incident response, ensuring resilience and alignment with business needs in a top-tier law firm.