Senior Cloud Security Specialist

Helia, as Australia's first Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) provider, with over 50 years expertise in the Australian housing market are in the process of re-inventing ourselves.

We exist to accelerate financial wellbeing through home ownership, now and for the future. Our mission is to create innovative and tailored solutions in partnership with our customers. We aim to do this efficiently and conveniently, leveraging state of the art technology and data solutions.

The Senior Cloud Security Specialist will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the information security framework through the implementation of new initiatives and technologies, with a strong focus on cloud security and operational excellence. This role combines cloud security expertise with broader cyber security responsibilities to protect Helia's multi-cloud environment and digital assets.

Responsibilities

Cloud Security Focus

• Design, implement and maintain cyber security controls in cloud environments
• Secure and maintain cloud architectures leveraging 'infrastructure as code' solutions, automation, and posture management tools
• Conduct regular risk assessments and threat modelling specific to cloud assets
• Identify, prioritise, and manage security risks across multi-cloud environments
• Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and architectural design patterns
• Contribute to cloud security awareness by actively engaging with business stakeholders and product owner

Security Operations Focus:

• Operate, manage and maintain security technologies including:
• Vulnerability management platforms
• Continuously monitor networks, systems, and cloud infrastructure for security threats.
• Manage the vulnerability
• Respond to and investigate security incidents, implementing preventive measures.
• Incorporate threat intelligence to defend against emerging cyber threats.
• Create and maintain documentation for code, platforms, and services.
• Cloud security tools and platforms
• Firewalls (network and web application)
• EDR/XDR systems
• Data loss prevention (DLP) solutions
• Identity and access management systems
• Security event monitoring (SIEM)
• Reverse proxies and authentication systems

Additional Responsibilities

• Champion and develop the Cyber Operations Team's scrum delivery framework
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Infrastructure, Development, Legal, Compliance, Risk Management) and
• Drive enhancement of the cyber security framework through new initiatives
• Communicate security-related issues and recommendations to all stakeholders

Qualifications

• 10 years of working experience in cloud and at least 5 years in cloud security
• Possess relevant cloud and security certifications (e.g., Azure, AWS, Palo Alto, Zscaler)
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure is also desirable, ideally obtained in highly regulated environments
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, architectures, and best practices
• Tertiary qualification in an IT related discipline.
• Viewing cybersecurity from a DevSecOps lens and integrating security practices and principles into the DevOps workflow as code (IaC).
• Strong knowledge of information security technologies and concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Results-driven self-starter with strong team collaboration skills.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud and security technologies.
• Contribute to our great company culture where you'll feel part of the team from your first day.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements with a blend of working from the office and at home

At Helia, we are building a team focused on opportunities: creating brighter futures for our people. When you come to work at Helia, you're joining an organisation that cares about what's important to you. Whether it's greater work-life balance, flexible working arrangements or looking after your wellbeing, we provide access to benefits that help support you both professionally and personally.

Helia is a place where you can grow and make a difference. We provide a great learning culture, where cross collaboration, training and innovation happens to embrace and embed a customer service culture. We are based in the heart of North Sydney, with spacious offices and some of the most fantastic views in Sydney

If you are interested in joining a company where you can realise your full potential and grow, we would love to hear from you

We have a diverse business community: our people, our customers and communities are reflective of this and as an organisation we are committed to continually hiring a diverse workforce. We ensure our people always feel supported and we do this by our openness to flexible work options and our commitment to inclusion, regardless of career level, life-stage, or experience.