Security Operations Engineer — Sydney CBD, Sydney

Security Operations Engineer Sydney $130k-$150k super bonus Significant training budget global travel opportunities How about the opportunity to make a real impact from day 1 as the first local hands-on security hire for an expanding global security team? We're looking for a driven, technically capable and self starting Security Operations Engineer to join a growing security function > as the first security hire in the Sydney office This is your chance to make a real impact from day 1, working closely with a global security team known for its deep technical skills, curiosity, ability to juggle multiple priorities and a collaborative culture. About the Role You've likely come from a SOC or IT operations background within a larger organisation and are now ready to take the next step. You're comfortable handling alerts, improving processes, and enjoy collaborating across teams. This role is designed to build on those foundations-giving you more autonomy, deeper exposure across the security stack, and strong support to help you grow. You'll take on alert triage and investigation, with opportunities to contribute to automation and process improvement. As the first local security hire, you'll have real visibility while being supported by a talented global team and an APAC SecOps leader who's been where you are and can help you grow. The team has been implementing strong tooling, and now is your opportunity to come in locally and take ownership of everyday operations, continuing to drive improvements. There's a well-established company culture focused on continuous learning, within the security team there is a significant training budget for opportunities like SANS certifications and global conferences such as Bsides, DEF CON, and Black Hat. What You'll Be Doing Investigating and remediating security alerts using automated and manual processes Identifying and delivering improvements to detection and response workflows Using a low-code SOAR platform to build and tune automation and reduce noise Collaborating with teams across cloud and identity environments to uplift security posture Supporting internal compliance initiatives and contributing to global security projects Working across a range of tools and platforms to identify threats, close gaps, and strengthen defences What You Bring Around 3 years of experience in security operations A generalist mindset → comfortable switching between tools and tasks Hands-on experience with SOAR and automation in a SOC environment Proactive, investigative instincts → you take initiative and don't wait for instructions Comfort in less structured environments → thrive when you can make the role your own Bonus: experience with cloud environments, IAM, or IGA tooling Aus Citizenship or Residency. Why You'll Love This Role Impact from day one → you'll be the first local security hire, helping shape security practices in Sydney A strong learning culture → think Black Hat, DEF CON, and SANS certifications, with budget and support to match Autonomy and mentorship → room to take initiative, with guidance from a global team A diverse tech stack → work across a broad range of platforms; build, break, and improve A global, human-scale team → a lean team where your work is visible, supported, and appreciated What's on Offer Competitive remuneration and performance-based bonus and benefits Funded certifications, mentoring, and professional development support Regular team lunches, social events, and international travel opportunities A clear path to grow into broader or more strategic roles over time Interested in finding out more? Apply now or send me an email at