Senior Engineer - Cyber Security

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You’ll be joining a diverse team who come together to collaborate globally around tech. With six purchases made every second, you’ll feel the impacts of the work you’ll do for our millions of customers every day. We’re focusing on being a customer-led, digitally enabled retailer. Our teams are working with really cool tech from AI/machine learning, IoT, cloud first solutions, to 3D virtual reality product checks and human sized robots named Tory. Join our team, choose your own path and work on projects that excite you.

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Are you ready to lead the charge in protecting a trusted brand?

Are you ready to lead the charge in protecting a trusted brand?

Kmart is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to play a pivotal role in safeguarding our systems, assets, and data from evolving cyber threats. This permanent position focuses on Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and offers the opportunity to strengthen Kmart’s cybersecurity framework, drive data protection strategies, and contribute to the development of a robust security culture.

As a key member of our Cyber Security team, you will ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our systems and data. Your expertise in managing critical cybersecurity toolsets will directly protect our customers, reputation, and financial stability.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading incident management and response to ensure timely, effective resolutions.

• Managing and optimizing security devices and tools, including Microsoft Sentinel, Cortex XDR, and CrowdStrike.

• Driving Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies and addressing gaps with cutting-edge solutions.

• Securing systems against advanced threats, including mitigating DDoS attacks.

• Configuring and managing firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto) and network security protocols.

• Protecting Active Directory environments through access control and privilege management.

• Collaborating with vendors and internal teams to implement and enhance security solutions.

• Conducting proactive research to analyze security vulnerabilities and recommend strategies.

• Managing security incidents, coordinating patch management, and ensuring compliance.

What You'll Bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Extensive experience in incident management and risk mitigation.

• Deep expertise in DLP, EDR/XDR, CASB, and email security tools such as Proofpoint.

• Knowledge of cyber-attacks, threat vectors, and data protection strategies.

• Experienced in AWS Cloud security, specializing in implementing robust security controls, assisting in risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards to safeguard cloud environments

• Hands-on experience with UNIX/Linux systems in a security context.

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, TCP/IP, and network security protocols.

• Proven ability to secure cloud environments and lead audits for improved security posture.

• A proactive mindset with a passion for mentoring and developing cybersecurity talent.

Perks and benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office

• We’ll provide multiple ways for you to learn from online micro-credentialing in Udemy, support to gain certifications to tech community events and more.

• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.

• We offer inclusive leave and ongoing support for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances.

• Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office.

• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program.

• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks.

• A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products.

• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!

• Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself.

• Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement.

A place you can belong

At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected, and safe irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role or working at Kmart.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au

Excited about this role, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria? We would still love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

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