Cyber Security Engineer

The Game Changers:

At AP+ we're changing the game! We're doing big things, and we can't do it alone. We're part of a big ecosystem, and we know teamwork and passion for our purpose is what will make us successful. We value the unique talents, perspectives, of all our employees. This includes people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, First Nations Peoples, people of all abilities and diverse backgrounds, as well as their families. AP+ brings together Australia’s three domestic payment providers, BPAY Group, eftpos and NPP Australia, into one integrated entity. Bringing these businesses together enables AP+ to create a more competitive and coordinated Australian payments organisation that is strategically placed to respond to the impacts of regulatory and technological change today, and into the future.

Requirements

The Purpose:

As a Cyber Security Engineer within the Infrastructure and Operations team, you will work closely with other IT professionals to identify and mitigate cyber threats and implement robust security solutions that protect our organisation from cyber-attacks. You will be the primary point of contact between the Cyber Security and Infrastructure & Operations teams to ensure the security and integrity of our computer systems and networks. 

Primary Accountabilities, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the central contact point between the security team and infrastructure and operations. 
• Action security assessments to remediate vulnerabilities in our computer systems networks, and cloud environments. 
• Implement security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. 
• Configure security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection, and encryption systems. 
• Monitor network activity to identify potential threats and respond to security incidents promptly. 
• Conduct forensic analysis of security incidents to determine the cause and extent of the breach.
• Security Infrastructure Development: Implement and manage security solutions such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), antivirus, and encryption tools. 
• Threat Detection and Response: Respond to and mitigate security incidents, conducting thorough investigations and root cause analyses.
• Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses.
• Policy and Compliance: Enforce security policies, standards, and procedures. 
• Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Research & Development: Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and methodologies.

We'd love to hear from you if have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Cyber Security Engineer or similar role 
• Experience with security assessment tools such as vulnerability scanners and penetration testing tools such as WIZ, Qualys, CrowdStrike. 
• Proficiency in using security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, and endpoint protection. 
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

What's Next:
We know applying for a role can be a nerve-wracking experience, so we endeavour to review applications and plan to schedule screening interviews within the next two weeks. If you are among selected candidates, we’ll be in touch to schedule a phone interview. In any case, we will keep you posted on the status of your application.

We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to [email protected] We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process.

*AP+ are not working with Recruitment Agencies for this role*