Senior Security Engineer Lead

6 months ago


Canberra, Australia Telstra Full time
Employment TypePermanent

Closing Date27 Sept 2023 11:59pm

Job TitleSenior Security Engineer Lead

Job Summary

Job Description

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.
This includes making Telstra the place you want to work.
For you, that means a having career that grows with you, and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.

Here’s what you can expect from us
Working at Telstra:

  • All recent defence members qualify for recognition of prior service, allowing you to carry over your long service leave to Telstra.

  • Want to serve part-time? Telstra offers Defence Reserve members 4 weeks paid Defence leave, giving you time to continue serving our country.

  • There when life happens. From Pandemic Leave to Compassionate Leave, we give you time to spend away from work when you need it most.

  • Pay for performance. We recognise outstanding contributions through our generous incentive programs. 

  • We believe every role can flex in some way. Create a career that enables you to use your strengths and build on your experiences.

  • Parental Leave. A competitive policy for both birth and adopting mothers and fathers so they can enjoy the special time with their new family.

  • Unlimited learning. Level up your credentials with access to 17,000 learning programs. Learn ‘on the job’ and achieve university credits towards degrees and master’s programs. 

  • Global presence. With a global presence across 22 countries, there are many opportunities to work where we do business.

  • Extra perks. Receive 30% off Telstra products and services, plus unlock exclusive discounts from over 240 brands and partners.


Our Defence team

We are focused on leveraging Telstra expertise to deliver secure, standalone connectivity solutions for our Enterprise and Government Defence customers.

Candidates must be Australian Citizens and have current Baseline clearance minimum to be considered. This role will eventually require you to hold and maintain an Australian Government NV2 security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Security Engineer Lead, you will lead the team that operates and manages over 14 different platforms across 5 independent environments (1 x dev, 2 x test and 2 x production).  As well as keeping this tooling running in support of our internal staff (security analysts, automation, monitoring and control, network operations, and data centre teams), the team will also be delivering new initiatives for our customer.

As well as delivering platforms we also support a SIEM and work closely with the security operations team to upskill analysts and to write and manage rules.

Your key accountabilities will be:

  • Lead and enable a team that is delivering initiatives and operating security platforms for the network of a major Telstra customer.

  • Work closely with security operations, architecture and other teams within Telstra and the customer

  • Manage relationships with vendors for support and future roadmaps

  • Provide input into a roadmap for delivery of upgrades and new tooling for the customer

  • Engage, present and communicate the benefits of the security solutions chosen with different customer stakeholders

  • Mentor junior staff

  • Maintains good documentation and encourages others

  • Ensures decisions are made in a way that informs and involves the relevant stakeholders and documents the outcome


About You

  • Applicants must hold an active Baseline level clearance as a minimum, and able to obtain and maintain Negative Vetting 2 level.

  • Evidence of Technical University Qualifications relevant to the role or Evidence of a minimum of at least three years of relevant recent experience.

  • Able to support, manage and maintain ICT security capabilities to achieve Contractual outcomes.

  • Ability to manage a team and meet deadlines

  • Ability to manage vendor relationships

  • Ability to manage customer relationships

  • Good Interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and conflicting priorities in an effective way

  • Self-starter with proven ability to work effectively with limited supervision

Telstra is committed to creating a sustainable future for all Australians and is proudly Carbon Neutral certified by Climate Active.



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