Cyber Security Engineer

1 day ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Profusion PAC Pty Ltd Full time $125,000 - $175,000 per year
  • Up to $125k + super
  • Contribute to Cloud and AI Security Solutions
  • Newcastle based - 3 days in office

Our client is a leading, enterprise financial services company with a strong focus on innovation, reliability, and operational excellence across its technology and security landscape.

Role Overview

This role is based in Newcastle and requires 3 days in the office, so you must be based in Newcastle or willing to relocate.

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will:

  • Operate and enhance Microsoft 365 security controls, including anti-phishing, Safe Links, Safe Attachments, and Microsoft Defender (Office 365 / Endpoint / Identity / Cloud Apps).
  • Maintain and optimise Conditional Access policy baselines and identity hygiene across the enterprise.
  • Build and manage Microsoft Purview DLP policies across M365 workloads, supporting proactive monitoring and incident response.
  • Assist the Data Governance team by configuring and maintaining sensitivity labels and auto-labelling policies.
  • Secure Microsoft 365 Copilot deployments by validating data protection guardrails and supporting readiness activities.
  • Maximise the value of the organisation's Microsoft 365 E5 security investment through smart adoption, tool rationalisation, and clear reporting metrics.
  • Support Power Platform security governance through DLP policy configuration and remediation of findings.

Skills & Experience

  • 3+ years' experience managing and optimising Microsoft 365 security controls in an enterprise environment.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Defender suite (Office 365, Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps).
  • Proven expertise in Microsoft Purview DLP, Information Protection, and sensitivity labelling.
  • Understanding of identity and access management principles, Conditional Access, and governance.
  • Experience supporting secure M365 Copilot deployments and Power Platform DLP policies.
  • Hands-on familiarity with Microsoft E5 licensing capabilities, adoption, and reporting.

What's on Offer

  • Work within a growing, large-scale enterprise technology environment focused on cloud security innovation and operational excellence.
  • Collaborative Cyber Security and Cloud team working on modern AI solutions.
  • A culture that values continuous improvement, transparency, and technical excellence.
  • Up to $125k + super

How to Apply

If you have strong experience in Microsoft 365 security, governance, and data protection - and are passionate about driving secure cloud adoption in an enterprise environment, please click Apply Now.



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