Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Role Overview

Join Deloitte as a Senior Cyber Security Engineer working within the Cyber Operations team based in Canberra. You will be a key technical expert enhancing endpoint security and advancing the Essential Eight maturity across Deloitte's enterprise. Your responsibilities include hands-on control implementation, tooling enhancements, and addressing emerging AI-related risks within a hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Improve endpoint security on server and workstation platforms, focusing on ASD Essential Eight compliance, secure configuration baselines, application control, and device hardening.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, end-user computing, and identity teams to design and execute control enhancements that bolster Deloitte’s security posture.
• Support incident response efforts, elevate threat detection capabilities, and contribute to decisions on network segmentation, policy enforcement, and risk mitigation.
• Automate repetitive security tasks through scripting, API integration, and orchestration tools to streamline detection, response, vulnerability management, reporting, and system administration.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, standards, and runbooks while engaging with emerging areas such as AI security including data leakage, API use, and AI platform risks.

Required Experience and Skills

• Expertise in endpoint hardening, secure baseline configurations, and device or application control mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience managing endpoint security controls for Windows and macOS servers and workstations.
• Familiarity with security frameworks like ASD Essential Eight, ISO 27001, and NIST standards.
• Practical knowledge of Windows environments involving Intune, endpoint configuration, and identity/access management.
• Experience working within cloud and infrastructure domains including AWS, Azure, and Microsoft 365.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, Conditional Access policies, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and application whitelisting technologies.
• Background in supporting incident response, enhancing threat detection, and executing security improvements.
• Capability to identify and automate manual tasks enhancing security efficiency through scripting and orchestration workflows.
• Interest and enthusiasm for AI and new technologies applied to cyber security operations.
• Strong skills in engaging stakeholders with a practical and solution-driven approach to technology and risk.
• Relevant technical or cybersecurity certifications are considered advantageous.

Additional Information

Australian citizenship is mandatory for this position.

About Deloitte Cyber Operations

The Cyber Operations team protects Deloitte's enterprise environment by reinforcing controls, platforms, and security practices across endpoint, cloud, identity, and infrastructure domains to improve resilience and security response.

Why Work at Deloitte?

Deloitte emphasizes impactful and innovative work that advances client outcomes and societal benefits. We prioritize coaching and career development, offering opportunities for upward or lateral growth globally. Our commitment to diversity fosters an inclusive environment valuing diverse perspectives. Flexible working options help balance client service with personal priorities. Benefits include retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, parental leave, and return-to-work support packages.