Security Systems Engineer

Job No: 676542

Sydney - Inner Suburbs & CBD, Brisbane - Inner Suburbs & CBD, Melbourne - Inner Suburbs & CBD

Permanent Full Time

IT

Pay Band 5

• Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne
• Hybrid Work Environment, collaborative and supportive culture
• Make a Direct Impact on Critical Network Security Platforms

Join one of Australia's leading financial services providers and help secure the systems that millions of customers rely on.

At Suncorp, we're investing in the future of secure, scalable technology, and you can be at the forefront of that journey. If you're passionate about automation, innovation, and working with cutting-edge security platforms, this role is for you.

What you'll do

As a Security Systems Engineer, you'll be responsible for the management and ongoing development of Suncorp's critical Network Security platforms. You'll support operations across on-prem and cloud environments, ensuring customers can securely access systems and applications. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting and enhancing platforms including Firewalls, Proxies, Load Balancers, and Encryption systems.
• Driving automation, tooling, and self-service to uplift operational efficiency.
• Contributing to secure solution design, troubleshooting, and DevSecOps initiatives.
• Leading system health monitoring, incident response, platform upgrades, and documentation.
• Collaborating with platform and delivery teams using Agile and Lean practices.
• Engaging with vendors and internal stakeholders to influence security architecture and capability development.

What you'll bring

We're looking for a proactive security engineer who brings technical depth and a customer-first mindset.

• 5+ years' experience in IT Security, including large-scale enterprise environments.
• Advanced skills with key platforms:
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • F5 Load Balancers & Application Firewall
  • Netskope Web Proxy Services
  • Cisco ASA VPNs
  • Cloud WAF / DDoS / CDN Services
• Experience with AWS or Azure environments and knowledge of the OSI model.
• Ability to analyse packet captures and apply secure development practices.
• Scripting experience (e.g. Python) desirable.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and Agile delivery capability.

Access our award-winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.

• Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
• Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
• Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
• Discounts at 400+ retailers, insurance savings, gym memberships, and reduced super fees
• Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
• Performance-based bonuses and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
• Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families

Explore our full benefits:

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact for a confidential conversation. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application directly via the link provided.

Advertised: 21 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 10 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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