Security Operations Engineer

Security Operations Engineer

Temporary 90000 - 110000 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join a hands-on role to enhance cyber resilience and security operations.
  • Company: Large enterprise focused on cutting-edge cyber security initiatives.
  • Benefits: 12-month contract, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners in a dynamic environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in strengthening security controls and improving threat detection.
  • Qualifications: Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, security automation, and network segmentation.

The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.

An opportunity is available for an experienced Security Engineer to join a major cyber resilience programme within a large, complex enterprise environment.

This is a hands-on role suited to a technically strong security specialist with experience across security operations engineering, detection and response automation, web application protection and network segmentation.

Working alongside internal security teams and external security partners, you’ll help strengthen security controls, improve threat detection and response capabilities, and deliver key cyber resilience initiatives across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and optimise Microsoft Sentinel capabilities, including detection rules, advanced queries, log ingestion and security monitoring.
  • Build and maintain automated security response workflows to improve incident handling and containment.
  • Manage and tune web application firewall controls to protect applications while minimising disruption to legitimate traffic.
  • Implement and refine network micro-segmentation policies to restrict unauthorised access and limit lateral movement.
  • Support vulnerability scanning, assessment and remediation validation across enterprise environments.
  • Review security alerts and incidents, improve detection logic and collaborate with managed security providers to enhance operational outcomes.
  • Contribute to security engineering improvements, technical documentation and the delivery of a broader cyber resilience programme.
  • Security Engineer
  • 12-month contract | Sydney | Hybrid working

An opportunity is available for an experienced Security Engineer to join a major cyber resilience programme within a large, complex enterprise environment.

This is a hands-on role suited to a technically strong security specialist with experience across security operations engineering, detection and response automation, web application protection and network segmentation.

Working alongside internal security teams and external security partners, you’ll help strengthen security controls, improve threat detection and response capabilities, and deliver key cyber resilience initiatives across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and optimise Microsoft Sentinel capabilities, including detection rules, advanced queries, log ingestion and security monitoring.
  • Build and maintain automated security response workflows to improve incident handling and containment.
  • Manage and tune web application firewall controls to protect applications while minimising disruption to legitimate traffic.
  • Implement and refine network micro-segmentation policies to restrict unauthorised access and limit lateral movement.
  • Support vulnerability scanning, assessment and remediation validation across enterprise environments.
  • Review security alerts and incidents, improve detection logic and collaborate with managed security providers to enhance operational outcomes.
  • Contribute to security engineering improvements, technical documentation and the delivery of a broader cyber resilience programme.
  • Security Engineer
  • 12-month contract | Sydney | Hybrid working

About you

  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, including advanced KQL, analytics rules and Data Collection Rules (DCRs).
  • Experience developing security orchestration and automated response workflows using Azure Logic Apps and related integrations.
  • Practical experience administering and tuning Akamai web application security solutions.
  • Experience implementing or managing enterprise micro-segmentation technologies and policies.
  • Solid understanding of security operations, threat detection, incident response and vulnerability management.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise network security, including firewalls, access controls and hybrid environments.
  • Experience working across complex enterprise environments and delivering technical security improvements as part of a wider programme of work.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Security Operations Engineer employer: Charterhouse

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Contact Details:

Charterhouse Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Security Operations Engineer

Microsoft Sentinel
KQL (Kusto Query Language)
Security Orchestration
Automated Response Workflows
Azure Logic Apps
Akamai Web Application Security Solutions
Micro-segmentation Technologies