Senior Security Engineer

Job description

Senior Security Engineer - Data Protection
Sydney | 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

The broader team is operationally strong but requires deeper Azure security expertise. This role will provide that uplift.

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

About You:
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

This is an opportunity to step into a high-visibility role within a well-recognised Australian organisation, offering hybrid flexibility and the chance to genuinely influence data protection strategy at scale.
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and you're looking to step into a senior, high-impact security role, please apply within.