Remote Security Engineer

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This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Remote Security Engineer. In this role, you will be vital in developing and maintaining security measures across both corporate and cloud environments. Your expertise will drive compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with critical security frameworks. This position provides a unique opportunity to lead incident response activities and collaborate with global teams to enhance cybersecurity efforts. If you are passionate about cyber defense and want to work remotely, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Accountabilities

• Assist with the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Support vulnerability management programs for both corporate and production assets, working collaboratively with other security engineers.
• Respond to security events and alerts raised by the MDR provider, ensuring timely investigation and resolution.
• Lead incident response activities for assigned cases, managing the lifecycle from initial detection through containment and recovery.
• Support detection engineering initiatives by assisting with the implementation and maintenance of detection and response rules for cloud, endpoint, and network environments.
• Participate in threat hunting and attack surface management activities as directed by senior team members.
• Collaborate to operate and optimise EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) solutions under guidance, contributing to ongoing improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience.
• 3–7 years of experience in security engineering, cyber defense, or SRE roles.
• Experience with Essential 8 controls and IRAP/ISM compliance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of detection engineering, incident response, and threat hunting methodologies.
• Experience with EDR, vulnerability management, and privileged access management in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Proficiency with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, Terraform, Pulumi).
• Ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience working in fast-moving, high-autonomy environments.
• Must be based in Australia; Australian citizenship required.

Benefits

• Impact at Scale – Drive the growth of a market-leading cybersecurity company.
• Thriving Company Culture – Fosters a values-driven environment prioritizing respect, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities for professional advancement and lifelong learning.
• Flexibility – Hybrid or remote work options.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Competitive compensation, equity participation, health and wellness benefits, and generous time-off policies.