Brisbane, Canberra or Melbourne | Permanent | Up to $135k package incl. super
A well-established technology services organisation needs a hands-on AWS Security Engineer to help secure a large government cloud environment. The focus is practical: getting cloud-native security tooling configured properly, building controls as code, and making sure the environment stays compliant and audit-ready.
The role
- Configure and manage AWS security services, with GuardDuty at the core
- Build and tune detection rules and alerts that the security operations team actually uses
- Write infrastructure as code to deploy and harden security controls
- Automate evidence collection and reporting
- Contribute to security documentation, monitoring plans and incident playbooks
- Work closely with engineering and operations teams, with plenty of autonomy
What you’ll bring
- Hands-on AWS security experience, including GuardDuty
- Experience designing and tuning security alerts
- Infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation or similar)
- Scripting and automation skills
- Understanding of Australian Government security frameworks such as the ISM and Essential 8
- Australian citizenship and willingness to obtain Baseline clearance
Good to have
- Experience supporting security accreditation or audits
- Government or consulting delivery background
What’s on offer
- Up to $135k total package including super
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Permanent role, starting ASAP (standard notice periods are fine)
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AWS Security Engineer in Melbourne employer: tekFinder
At tekFinder, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in the heart of Sydney, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you can advance your career while contributing to meaningful projects in the clean energy sector. With competitive benefits and a supportive team environment, working with us means being part of a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a positive impact.
