Security Jobs in Australia
There are 1,819 open Security jobs in Australia on freehire right now. 645 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are cloud, cybersecurity and ai.
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%
- ai 12%
- automation 12%
- aws 11%
- azure 10%
- siem 9%
- cloud-security 8%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 280 · 15%
- Onsite 167 · 9%
- Remote 58 · 3%
Visa sponsorship offered in 27% of the 171 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 339
- Lead 111
- Principal 100
- C-level 83
- 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
AI Cyber Security Engineer
Lead AI security controls, governance frameworks, and risk management for a Canberra-based on-site role, focusing on Microsoft 365 environments including Purview, DLP, and Copilot governance.
Cyber GRC Lead
The Cyber GRC Lead will own and mature the information security management and assurance program at CreditorWatch. This hands-on role involves managing cyber risk, audit readiness for frameworks like ISO 27001 and SOC 2, and establishing governance for AI and third-party risks.
Lead Cyber Security Officer
Lead cybersecurity initiatives, coordinate assurance across teams, and manage projects using agile/hybrid methods for a consultancy serving complex client challenges.
IAM Solution Architect
Lead the modernisation of a complex Identity and Access Management (IDAM) environment as a Solution Architect, designing scalable identity, authentication and access management solutions across cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
Senior Security Engineer
Senior Security Engineer designs and maintains secure cloud and enterprise environments using Microsoft Intune, Windows 365, Prisma, and Defender/EDR while guiding vendors and teams on security best practices.
Lead AI Security Engineer
Lead AI Security Engineer sets security standards for AI/ML systems at Quantium, mitigating risks like prompt injection and model theft while guiding teams on secure AI practices.
Cyber Security Adviser
The Cyber Security Adviser will manage security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) for complex technology environments, including cloud and AI systems. The role involves conducting risk assessments, supporting security accreditation, and providing expert advice to stakeholders.
Access Security Engineer | Vulnerability Research
Vulnerability research engineer bridging security research and software engineering on Android/Linux platforms, turning proof-of-concept techniques into shippable capabilities for national security outcomes.
Automation & Cyber Security Specialist
Designs and implements automation/AI solutions to streamline business processes (Finance, ERP, operations) while leading cybersecurity strategy (ISO 27001, Essential Eight, zero trust) and governance for a 25-year electrical cabling firm undergoing digital transformation.
Cyber Security Engineer (Hybrid/Flexible - Canberra Based)
Design, implement, and manage cyber security infrastructure (cloud, SIEM, firewalls) for a government-linked financial organization, ensuring compliance with APRA and ISM standards.