Technical Security Officer

About BDO

At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.

About the Role

BDO Brisbane are looking for a Technical Security Officer to join the IT team. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the security of the organization's IT infrastructure and data. This involves implementing and maintaining security measures, monitoring for potential threats, and responding to security incidents. The role requires collaboration with various departments to ensure that security policies and practices are integrated into all aspects of the organization's operations

*Negotiable salary based on relevant experience, starting from $110,000 (inclusive of super).

Role Responsibilities:

Security Operations & Architecture

• Monitor and investigate security alerts.

• Contribute to security standards, policies, and architecture design.

• Support secure-by-design principles across projects.

• Assist with cloud and Microsoft 365 security initiatives.

Threat & Vulnerability Management

• Collect and evaluate open-source intelligence (OSINT) to identify threats.

• Share threat insights and advisories with stakeholders.

• Plan and execute phishing simulations and awareness campaigns.

• Identify and assess vulnerabilities across endpoints, products, and code.

• Conduct risk assessments and security reviews of software and file types.

Strategic Security Support

• Assist in developing and implementing security strategy and technical policies.

• Support innovation, continuous improvement, and reporting on security metrics.

• Participate in key vendor management and external stakeholder engagements.

• Align with Microsoft’s secure future initiatives and broader technology oversight.

About you - What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5+ years’ experience in information security, IT audit, or risk management.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISM.

• Strong technical background in IT architecture, development, or operations, with expertise in security systems, intrusion detection, and vulnerability management.

• Solid understanding of security risks, controls, operational processes, and relevant legal considerations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across global teams.

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, deliver results, and drive change in complex environments.

• Demonstrated leadership, consulting, and team coordination capabilities.

• Familiarity with planning, budgeting, and vendor management processes.

Why BDO?
 

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).