Application Security Engineer

3 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Telstra Full time
Application Security Engineer - Automation

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The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilled Application Security Engineer with a strong background in automation and DevSecOps to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing and maintaining secure, automated software delivery pipelines and infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including testing, solution design, program management, and architecture to drive innovation and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Embed security practices across the software development lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with teams to coach, share knowledge, and drive best practices.
  • Design and implement end-to-end automation solutions, including API integration and network configuration.
  • Work closely with vendors and influence strategic decisions through hands-on experience.
  • Maintain and enhance automation platforms using tools such as Ansible, GitLab, and Jenkins.
  • Develop scripts for network validation and monitoring.
  • Continuously improve processes, frameworks, and system efficiency.
  • Contribute to the development of next-generation network automation for Telstra Defence.

About You

  • Australian Citizen with Baseline Security Clearance.
  • Proficiency in automation and scripting (Python, Shell, Ansible).
  • Strong understanding of RedHat Ansible, CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins), and observability platforms (e.g., Splunk).
  • Experience with infrastructure management in VMware and Linux environments.
  • Solid grasp of network engineering fundamentals (routing, switching, protocols).
  • Familiarity with secure coding practices and DevSecOps principles.
  • Application security expertise including: code reviews and vulnerability assessments (SAST/DAST); security tool integration in CI/CD pipelines; threat modeling and secure architecture reviews; incident response and remediation.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Exposure to container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
  • Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

What You'll Do – Telstra Enterprise

Telstra Enterprise - Enterprise Operations is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Telstra's enterprise business, including order fulfillment, customer support, and service delivery.

Requirements

  • Australian Citizenship with Baseline Security Clearance.
  • Willingness to obtain and maintain NV1 and NV2 security clearances as required.

Note: This position requires the ongoing holding and maintenance of an Australian Government Baseline security clearance.

Benefits

  • Performance-related pay
  • Access to thousands of learning programs to level up
  • Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where Telstra does business
  • Purchased annual leave scheme
  • Additional Telstra day off
  • Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
  • Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

Other

Communications from Telstra may be sent to you via +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia).

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We offer flexible work arrangements and welcome pronoun and accessibility considerations during recruitment.

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