Job details
| Location: | Sydney |
| Salary: | $160000 - $180000 per annum |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Discipline: | |
| Reference: | V-140594 |
| Posted: | about 2 hours ago |
Job description
Senior Security Engineer – Data ProtectionSydney | Hybrid Working
Permanent Position
Join one of Australia’s most recognised and trusted brands – a market leader with a significant national footprint and mature technology environment. As part of continued investment in cyber security, my client are seeking a Senior Security Engineer – Data Protection to take ownership of enterprise DLP and CASB capabilities within a Microsoft-centric ecosystem.
This is a senior, hands-on role combining operational engineering, solution design, and stakeholder engagement. You will play a key role in uplifting Azure security capability within the broader team.
The Role:
You will be responsible for leading and maturing:
- Enterprise DLP strategy and engineering
- CASB capability (including Skyhigh)
- Microsoft Purview
- Security across the Microsoft stack including Azure AD / Entra ID and M365
- Integration, monitoring and use case development within Microsoft Sentinel
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement and optimise DLP policies across endpoint, email and cloud environments
- Lead and enhance Microsoft Purview data protection capabilities
- Own and evolve CASB controls, including Skyhigh
- Provide security oversight and guidance across Azure environments
- Support and uplift Azure security posture (NSGs, identity and access controls)
- Act as a senior point of contact and represent the hiring manager when required
- Run stakeholder meetings, provide technical consulting, and guide security direction
- Support BAU operational security while contributing to upcoming security projects
You are a senior security engineer with strong technical depth and the confidence to operate in a consultative capacity.
Essential experience:
- Senior-level DLP engineering experience
- Expert hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview
- Strong experience with CASB technologies (Skyhigh highly regarded)
- Deep understanding of the Microsoft security stack
- Strong Azure security experience, including NSGs and RBAC
- Experience working with Microsoft Sentinel
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to run meetings and represent leadership
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and you’re looking to step into a senior, high-impact security role, please apply within.