Cyber Security Engineer

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and integrating automation within our security operations, particularly using SOAR capabilities within Azure Sentinel. Your focus will be on creating secure, automated responses to cyber threats while working closely with cross‑functional teams to enhance incident response efficiency and security resilience. This role will start as a 1 year maximum term. What will you be doing? SOAR Framework Development: Building a SOAR framework within Azure Sentinel, automating security incident detection, triage, and response to reduce manual intervention. Automating processes: Creating, maintaining, and optimising automation for swift incident response, including integration with threat intelligence feeds. Incident Response Automation: Integrating automated workflows within incident response processes to accelerate threat identification and remediation across cloud and on‑prem environments. Vulnerability Management: Collaborating with vulnerability management teams to automate vulnerability detection and remediation across cloud infrastructure and applications. Security Compliance Automation: Implementing automated compliance monitoring for regulatory standards, ensuring continuous adherence to frameworks like PCI‑DSS. CI/CD Security Integration: Embedding security checks within the CI/CD pipeline, working with development and DevOps teams to uphold security best practices. Threat Hunting Automation: Developing automated threat‑hunting processes to proactively detect and mitigate potential threats before they escalate. What are we looking for in you? Automation Expertise: Proven experience in automating security operations, particularly with SOAR and CI/CD integrations, and tools such as Sentinel, Ansible, and Terraform. Technical Skills: Proficiency with programming languages (e.g., Python, C#) and query languages (e.g., KQL, SQL) to support security automation initiatives. Experience with Security Tools: Working knowledge of security tools like Azure Sentinel, Defender, and Entra ID to enhance security monitoring and response. Cloud and IaC Proficiency: Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform, and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions. Governance and Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks, including PCI‑DSS, and experience automating compliance processes. Agile Methodology Familiarity: Experience working within an Agile scrum framework is desirable, supporting continuous improvement and collaboration through the use of Jira and Confluence. Educational Background: Tertiary qualifications in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related discipline. What can we offer you? Innovative Technology Environment: Work with cutting‑edge technologies and be part of a team driving digital transformation across RACWA. Growth Mindset Culture & focus on Career Development: Join a team that values personal development and enables continuous learning opportunities, certifications, and career progression within a supportive and growth‑focused environment. Work‑Life Balance: Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements, including temporary remote work options and a focus on work‑life balance. Impactful Projects: Contribute to high‑impact projects or products that directly enhance RACWA's services to its members and the community. Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Be part of an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming environment for all employees. Employee Wellbeing: Take advantage of a strong focus on employee wellbeing, including mental health support, wellness programs, and fitness incentives. Community and Social Responsibility: Engage in meaningful community and social responsibility initiatives that align with RACWA's values and mission. About RAC RAC WA is a member‑focused organisation dedicated to serving the Western Australian community. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable, and connected future for all Western Australians. RAC values inclusivity, diversity, and flexibility in the workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome everyone. For assistance during the application process, contact ************@rac.com.au. #J-18808-Ljbffr