Senior Security Engineer

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Tesserent | Cyber Solutions by Thales is a full-service cybersecurity solutions provider. We partner with clients across Australia and New Zealand in the protection of their digital assets and partner with clients to provide a full suite of cybersecurity services.

Partnering with over 1,400 mid-sized to enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure clients, our mission is to be the sovereign cybersecurity provider of choice for the protection of Australia and New Zealand’s digital assets and deliver comprehensive, tailored solutions to prevent, detect and mitigate potential cyber-attacks. We have deep expertise in security advisory (GRC) and consulting, technical assurance and testing, cloud services, 24x7 managed services and monitoring, incident response and forensics and converged/physical security.

As a Senior Security Engineer, you will be a core part of our Security Operations Centre (SOC) team. You will be responsible for deploying, configuring and troubleshooting key Microsoft Security and Google SecOps technologies in client environments to detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents. As a subject matter expert in the Microsoft security stack, you will assist internal SOC teams with engineering queries and technical escalations, as well as building and maintaining relationships with clients.

OUR BENEFITS

• Opportunities to work with some of the best cybersecurity professionals in the region, and to grow and develop your career
• Opportunities to undertake technical training and secure industry recognised certifications
• Flexible working arrangement with a healthy mix of working from home, Tesserent offices, and client offices
• Joining a team of highly skilled and multi-cultural security professionals

YOUR ROLE

Working from our Melbourne Office, on Wurundjeri land, your role will include:

• Provide expertise in Microsoft Sentinel, Google SecOps and Defender technologies to internal and external stakeholders
• Perform maintenance of Tesserent deployed technologies within client environments
• Assist with the triage, response and escalation of client and internal engineering tickets
• Take ownership of projects to ensure they are completed to a high standard and in a timely manner
• Work collaboratively with other members of the SOC team to continually improve our security monitoring and response capabilities
• Create, follow, and maintain internal SOC documentation
• Continually update skills and knowledge relative to the ever-changing threat landscape

YOUR EXPERIENCE

To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a Microsoft security engineering or related role, with a focus on core security technologies
• Strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender
• In-depth knowledge and experience with security tools and technologies, such as SIEM, and EDR
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, methodologies, and technologies
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (i.e., SC-200, MS-500 and AZ-500)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to documentation, process improvement, and knowledge sharing
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex data and identify patterns and trends
• Experience working in a Security Operations Centre is an advantage

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police checks

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As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.  To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

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