Security Engineer

Kinetic IT is seeking a skilled and proactive Security Engineer to join our internal Technical Advisory Team, with a key focus on Vulnerability Management and incident triage across BAU and Project initiatives.   In this role, you’ll work directly with technologies such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and CrowdStrike to detect, assess, and respond to threats. Experience with Rapid7 will be highly regarded and considered a strong asset.   Your role will include

• Monitor and investigate security alerts using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, and CrowdStrike.
• Respond to and triage security incidents, contain threats, and assist in remediation efforts.
• Conduct and manage vulnerability scans using Rapid7, and work with teams to address findings.
• Enhance detection capabilities and automate security processes to improve response times.
• Produce clear, actionable documentation and reports on security incidents and risk posture.

  Keen to get involved? You'll just need some of the following...

• Experience working with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Sentinel
• Hands-on experience with CrowdStrike for threat detection and response
• Knowledge of vulnerability management practices and tools (e.g., vulnerability scanning, risk assessment)
• Familiarity with incident triage and response processes
• Ability to interpret security logs and alerts from various sources (EDR, SIEM, firewalls, etc.)
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals (threat vectors, MITRE ATT&CK, common vulnerabilities, etc.)
• Solid documentation and reporting skills using Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Don’t meet every requirement? Don’t worry, we’d still love to hear from you!

• At Kinetic IT we value diversity and are actively seeking candidates with varied backgrounds. In selecting the right person for this role, we will consider your skills and experience as well as your personal qualities, attitude and potential for development.

The Kinetic IT Difference

• Flexible working, paid parental leave, and other benefits tailored to your individual goals.
• Regular fun company and social events
• Dedicated professional development reviews every 6 months, with monthly follow ups 
• An open and supportive culture where we respect all people and individuals, and everyone has a voice 

About Kinetic IT   We are recognised market leaders in the delivery of high-quality technology solutions to large public, private, and government organisations.  As an Australian-owned company, we take a lot of pride in delivering exceptional service that exceeds our customers’ expectations and positively contributing to our industry and community.  We hire for the long term and have a strong focus on training and developing our employees.  Everyday our amazing 1,400+ crew come to Kinetic IT not just to work but to be challenged, grow and be part of something bigger.   Check out more at kineticit.com.au   How to Apply   First, check out our website Kineticit.com.au. If you like what you see then, click on the ‘Apply’ button or contact our careers account on careers@kineticit.com.au and quote WWREQ0030071