Principal Security Engineer in Sydney

Principal Security Engineer in Sydney

Sydney Temporary Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive security engineering with a focus on DevSecOps and automation in a hybrid role.
  • Company: Join a fast-paced venture backed by a major bank, embracing innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rate of $1440, flexible work environment, and growth opportunities.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work on AI-enabled products and contribute to emerging initiatives.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on security initiatives while mentoring and collaborating with teams.
  • Qualifications: Deep experience in security engineering and strong DevSecOps skills required.

Principal Security Engineer- Devsecops / Cloud - $1440 per day

A leading fast moving venture environment back by a major bank is seeking a Principal Security Engineer for an initial 6 month contract likely to extend.

This is a hybrid role- 50% in office.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the security engineering roadmap, with a strong focus on Dev Sec Ops, automation and infrastructure as code.
  • Convert security controls to configuration as code, including conditional access policies, identity-related detection logic and Microsoft Sentinel rules.
  • Build security into CI/CD workflows and enable engineering teams to deploy securely at speed.
  • Lead vulnerability reduction initiatives across the venture portfolio in alignment with broader group standards.
  • Provide hands-on security engineering support across Microsoft security technologies and cloud environments.
  • Partner with venture teams on new products and customer-facing initiatives, providing pragmatic security guidance from design through delivery.
  • Mentor team members, share expertise and act as an escalation point for complex security challenges.
  • Contribute to emerging initiatives, including AI-enabled products, where your experience aligns.

A leading fast moving venture environment back by a major bank is seeking a Principal Security Engineer for an initial 6 month contract likely to extend.

This is a hybrid role- 50% in office.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the security engineering roadmap, with a strong focus on Dev Sec Ops, automation and infrastructure as code.
  • Convert security controls to configuration as code, including conditional access policies, identity-related detection logic and Microsoft Sentinel rules.
  • Build security into CI/CD workflows and enable engineering teams to deploy securely at speed.
  • Lead vulnerability reduction initiatives across the venture portfolio in alignment with broader group standards.
  • Provide hands-on security engineering support across Microsoft security technologies and cloud environments.
  • Partner with venture teams on new products and customer-facing initiatives, providing pragmatic security guidance from design through delivery.
  • Mentor team members, share expertise and act as an escalation point for complex security challenges.
  • Contribute to emerging initiatives, including AI-enabled products, where your experience aligns.

Key Skills / Experience

  • Deep experience in security engineering at a principal, lead or senior level.
  • Strong hands-on Dev Sec Ops capability, including security automation, infrastructure as code and configuration as code.
  • Advanced experience with the Microsoft security stack, including identity and access controls, detection engineering and Microsoft Sentinel.
  • Experience embedding security into engineering workflows and modern CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong cloud security knowledge; AWS experience is advantageous.
  • A track record of working effectively in a fintech, digital venture, scale-up or similarly agile environment.
  • The ability to balance strategic leadership with practical delivery in a small team.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, coaching and communication skills.
  • AI security experience is highly regarded but not essential.
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Principal Security Engineer in Sydney employer: Bluefin Resources Pty

Join a leading Federal government organisation in the heart of Sydney CBD, where you will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge SASE solutions. This role not only offers a competitive contract with potential for extension but also provides an opportunity to work on impactful projects that enhance national security. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, this is an excellent place for professionals looking to advance their careers while contributing to meaningful initiatives.

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Contact Details:

Bluefin Resources Pty Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Security Engineer in Sydney

Security Engineering
DevSecOps
Automation
Infrastructure as Code
Configuration as Code
Microsoft Sentinel
CI/CD Workflows