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
Senior Security Engineer
Design and uplift security controls, architecture, and secure-by-design solutions across cloud, apps, identity, and networks for Australia’s largest lottery operator.
Program Manager, Cybersecurity-APAC
Oversee cybersecurity programs for SMB clients, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high client satisfaction while coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Amazon Senior Security Solution Architect, APJC Customer Security
Design and build secure AI solutions for AWS customers in APJC, creating prototypes to validate AI governance, identity, and defense controls while shaping product roadmaps and reusable technical patterns.
Cyber Security Compliance Manager, APAC
Lead APAC cybersecurity compliance, risk management, and governance for KBR, aligning regional security with global frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST CSF.
Strategic IT & Transformation Leader (ERP & Cybersecurity)
Lead IT and operational technology strategy for Brisbane-based plants, driving ERP programs and cybersecurity initiatives while managing a growing tech team.
Cloud Security Engineer
Design and deploy cloud security solutions for clients, integrating CSPM/CWPP tools like Prisma Cloud and embedding security into CI/CD pipelines.
Cloud Security Engineer
Secure and enhance a multi-account AWS environment, implement cloud security services, and drive DevSecOps practices for autonomous mobility software.