Network Security Engineer

Purpose of the role
The Network Security Engineer safeguards the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Youi's network security in line with business needs. The role involves maintaining, monitoring, and continuously improving network security systems and infrastructure in accordance with Youi's risk profile.

Key priorities

• Security Infrastructure Engineering: Engineer, implement, monitor, and enhance Youi's network security infrastructure.
• Security Requirements: Identify and define operational security requirements.
• Architecture Design: Design and document security infrastructure aligned with industry best practices.
• Standards & Procedures: Develop and maintain standards, procedures, and work instructions for all security components.
• Troubleshooting: Monitor, manage, and maintain the integrity and availability of security technologies, including device updates and issue resolution.
• Automation & Tools: Develop and improve tools to manage vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks.
• Incident Management: Manage and communicate network security incidents according to sensitivity and criticality.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare reports, findings, and recommendations, and engage effectively with stakeholders, vendors, and support services.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Qualifications: Degree in Information Technology or related field with 3+ years' experience as a Security Engineer; industry certifications (ISC2, SANS, Palo Alto, F5) desirable.
• Security Engineering Expertise: Proven experience designing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise security infrastructure, including firewalls, WAFs, IDS/IPS, proxies, authentication systems, and log management tools.
• Technology Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with F5, Palo Alto, Cisco, Elastic, and secure web gateways; experience with Azure and PKI highly regarded.
• System Integration: Skilled in systems engineering, integration, and management across enterprise ICT environments.
• Operational Security: Demonstrated ability to implement and maintain security policies, standards, and operational procedures aligned with ICT best practice.
• Incident & Vulnerability Management: Identify, investigate, and resolve security threats; perform vulnerability and risk assessments; support incident response.
• Process & Documentation: Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, patching processes, and system documentation.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong communication skills with ability to report findings, advise stakeholders, and engage vendors and peers effectively.
• Continuous Improvement: Research and implement proactive security enhancements, automation, and process improvements.
• Strategic Support: Contribute to planning, budgeting, and project delivery to ensure network and infrastructure security objectives are met.

Ways of working
Youi offers a hybrid model: in-office Tuesday to Thursday, remote Mondays and Fridays.

Head Quarters, Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast:
Our beautiful Sunshine Coast office offers free onsite parking, is close to public transport (bus), and is conveniently located near shops. Plus, our HQ comes with multiple perks—read more below

Why Youi
?

At Youi, we challenge the norm—in both insurance and hiring. With 3,000+ employees, we're growing fast, driven by diversity, individuality, and a passion for awesome service. Our dynamic, honest, and human-focused team values every contribution. If you're ready to make a difference, join us

• Work-Life Balance – 22 days of leave (including your birthday), paid volunteer day, and onsite wellness services.
• Wellbeing – Free fitness classes, bike hire, onsite health checks, and a 24/7 employee assistance program. Enjoy social sports, virtual health challenges, and two onsite cafés.
• Financial Perks – 15% insurance discount, retail deals, free footy tickets, and financial wellbeing & health insurance consults.
• Growth & Recognition – Career progression, paid study leave, and an award-winning reward & recognition program.

As a Circle Back Initiative member, we commit to respond to every application.

• Our Internal Talent Acquisition team handles all hiring, and we don't accept unsolicited resumes sent to hiring managers. *