Cyber Engineering Specialist

About the role:

As part of the Cyber Security Engineering & Assurance portfolio, the Cyber Engineering Specialist will use their experience to identify and assess key cyber threats to the business and support the design and implementation of effective security controls across both cloud and on-premises environments. Your work will help strengthen the organisation's cyber defences and reduce overall risk exposure.

Reporting to Senior Leader, Cyber Engineering & Assurance, you will function as a subject matter expert in cyber security assurance across a wide range of business-led ICT projects supporting the People First Bank merger program and ongoing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with business stakeholders to stay informed of new systems and cloud platforms, and assess their impact on the organisation's cyber security and risk posture.
• Serve as a key contact for cyber security assurance activities across the business.
• Develop and maintain technical hardening guidelines.
• Conduct cyber security reviews of business change activities.
• Contribute to the execution and continuous improvement of activities within the cyber security strategy.
• Assist in the evaluation, design, and implementation of security technologies and approaches.
• Identify gaps or misalignments with industry frameworks such as NIST, ASD Essential 8, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Communicate security issues and risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support and mentor team members within the Cyber Security function and broader Technology teams.
• Actively contribute to the improvement of cyber assurance processes.
• Contribute to the organisation's emerging DevSecOps capability.
• Proactively identify risks and recommend actions to avoid, mitigate, or accept them, while promoting a strong risk-aware culture.

About you:

The ideal candidate has a strong track record of tracking emerging threats, with a strong focus on cloud technologies, and communicate their relevance in simple terms to business stakeholders and leadership.

You are seen as a trusted partner, providing guidance and support to help teams meet their cyber security obligations throughout solution delivery.

You provide assurance over the deployment of a greenfield technology environment, including the build-out of a new Microsoft 365 tenancy, adoption of Zscaler services, and deployment of modern cloud-native platforms such as OpenShift.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Extensive industry experience in Cyber Security or Information Technology domains.
• In-depth experience with cloud platforms and controls in environments such as Azure, Entra ID, M365, AWS, Salesforce, and Mulesoft.
• Understanding and hands-on experience with cloud network security solutions including CASB, WAF, DKIM/SPF/DMARC, and SSL.
• Strong production support experience in an enterprise or corporate security environment, with working knowledge of server, desktop, and network concepts.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage and deliver multiple objectives concurrently from concept through to implementation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills with high attention to detail and a focus on data quality and accuracy.

Why you'll love working with us:

People First Bank – our new brand – says exactly what we're all about: people. We're committed to supporting and growing our team and creating an outstanding work environment.

You'll have access to financial and lifestyle benefits to support your success and individuality:

• Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.
• Enhance your salary with discounts on banking, health insurance, and shopping across Australia.
• Advance your career with training, study support, and project opportunities.
• Competitive leave benefits that empower employees to take time for themselves and loved ones.
• Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing leave, mental health app, and mental health ambassadors' program.
• Make a difference with paid volunteering, Workplace Giving, and diverse community initiatives.
• Be recognised for your contributions through our peer-driven recognition program.

A bit about People First Bank:

In March 2023, People's Choice and Heritage Bank merged to form Heritage and People's Choice Limited - Australia's leading mutual bank.  We are now on an exciting journey to bring together our products, services, and technology under a single brand - People First Bank.

We have over 700,000 members and 1,900 employees, with dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, an Australian-based contract centre and branches across five states.

With a vision 'To deliver positive change through banking', People First Bank serves members and contributes to the community, while offering an inclusive, flexible work environment. We're big enough to make an impact; but agile enough to influence and do interesting work.

Apply online now:

If this sounds like you, this could be the next step in your career. Click 'Apply' now and submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume by 31st August 2025

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support candidate requests for adjustments to enable everyone to equitably participate in our selection process.