Security Operations Engineer

3 days ago

Greater Sydney Area, Australia Hays Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on and adaptable Security Operations Engineer to become the foundational member of a growing security team. This is a unique opportunity to support core incident response whilst also helping to scale and mature a wider cyber uplift programme. You will work closely with the CIO and wider IT team, in a role that is very much a technical resource utilising technical capability across Microsoft stack.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and triage security alerts using Microsoft Sentinel, escalating incidents to MSSPs as needed
  • Lead initial incident response activities and support root cause analysis using Microsoft Defender XDR etc
  • Develop and maintain cyber detection use cases and playbooks within Microsoft Sentinel
  • Support configuration and management of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Conditional Access, and Identity Governance
  • Contribute to network security improvements using Microsoft Defender for Identity and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Provide security input into IT and business projects, especially those involving Microsoft 365 and Azure
  • Assist with compliance initiatives aligned to ISO 27001, Essential Eight, and healthcare-specific standards
  • Maintain security documentation and contribute to awareness initiatives using Microsoft Purview
  • Conduct regular vulnerability scans and assessments using Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
  • Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure cloud and hybrid network design using Microsoft Azure Security Center

Key Skills & Experience

  • 3+ years in a security operations or engineering role with broad-based exposure. If you have background in IT support/Infra/Networking etc that would be fantastic.
  • Strong experience across MS stack, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR etc
  • Familiarity with incident response frameworks and playbooks within the Microsoft ecosystem
  • Understanding of network protocols, segmentation, and just a wider knowledge of various security controls
  • Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement experience
  • Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and a passion for cyber

Desirable Qualifications & Tools

  • Experience in healthcare or regulated industries
  • Exposure to compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Essential Eight)
  • Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Defender, Azure AD, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Entra
  • Certifications such as SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500, CompTIA Security+, or ISC2 certifications

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