Job Description
At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.
We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.
Job Description
About the role:
This role is part of our internal cyber security team, with the primary focus of “Protect NCS”. This is a Blue team that works alongside specialist 3rd party providers and NCS group level Red teams to protect our organisation from cyber attacks.
As a Security Engineer within our team, you'll analyse network traffic and user behaviour to identify attacker activity, build and maintain scalable log ingestion and analytics platforms, conduct security audits, and perform root cause analysis, recommend and implement improvements from lessons learned, and be an active participant in incident resolution and reviews. You'll also be a team player enabling everyone in the business to implement our security strategy and initiatives to secure our systems and data.
In this role, you'll be well-versed in the latest threats and best practices for mitigating risks and fighting cybercrime. You'll provide technical expertise on security technologies, evaluate emerging security products and technologies, and advise business projects. Additionally, you'll participate in team operational duties and use multiple data sources for threat-hunting activities and security investigations.
Please note this role is open for both Permanent and Contract candidates
Qualifications
Previous experience in a similar role as a Senior/ Principal Security Engineer in a complex enterprise environment as a ‘Blue team’ member
Hands-on experience with network, infrastructure, application, MS 365 and cloud security
Strong background working with a wide range of security technologies such as Splunk, WAF, Crowdstrike, TrendMicro, Vulnerability Scanning, etc
Good communicator, capable of explaining technical concepts to various audiences with differing levels of technical understanding
Strong SPL skills in performing incident triage and investigation and writing alerts and dashboards to achieve security outcomes
Programming skills (Ruby, PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, Wireshark, etc) and the ability to leverage those to solve complex problems or automate mundane tasks
Certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, CEH or CISM desired
Participation in all team operational responsibilities, such as rotational on-call incident response, security event triage and investigations
Relevant security certifications
Additional Information
Why join us:
At NCS Australia, you'll be part of a team that values your growth and development. Our comprehensive global learning and development program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Plus, you'll be mentored by some of the industry's best, and have access to a worldwide network of career opportunities. Join us now and discover just how far your career can go!
We are in the process of refreshing our employee benefits, so don’t forget to ask our Talent Acquisition Team about what’s on offer.
We take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve. Diversity, inclusivity, and being different are not just buzzwords for us - they are integral to our culture. We are dedicated to upholding Equal Employment Opportunity Principles and providing reasonable accommodations to all our applicants. If you require any assistance or modifications to navigate our careers site or complete your application, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].
Other important stuff:
To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks.
As we navigate through our business integration process, we will continue to issue contracts under our existing entities of ARQ, Dialog, CatapultBI, ICEMEDIA, Eighty20, Riley or AccessHQ.
Visit our website https://www.ncs.co/en-au/ for more information.
Agencies: We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the
We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.
Job Description
About the role:
This role is part of our internal cyber security team, with the primary focus of “Protect NCS”. This is a Blue team that works alongside specialist 3rd party providers and NCS group level Red teams to protect our organisation from cyber attacks.
As a Security Engineer within our team, you'll analyse network traffic and user behaviour to identify attacker activity, build and maintain scalable log ingestion and analytics platforms, conduct security audits, and perform root cause analysis, recommend and implement improvements from lessons learned, and be an active participant in incident resolution and reviews. You'll also be a team player enabling everyone in the business to implement our security strategy and initiatives to secure our systems and data.
In this role, you'll be well-versed in the latest threats and best practices for mitigating risks and fighting cybercrime. You'll provide technical expertise on security technologies, evaluate emerging security products and technologies, and advise business projects. Additionally, you'll participate in team operational duties and use multiple data sources for threat-hunting activities and security investigations.
Please note this role is open for both Permanent and Contract candidates
Qualifications
Previous experience in a similar role as a Senior/ Principal Security Engineer in a complex enterprise environment as a ‘Blue team’ member
Hands-on experience with network, infrastructure, application, MS 365 and cloud security
Strong background working with a wide range of security technologies such as Splunk, WAF, Crowdstrike, TrendMicro, Vulnerability Scanning, etc
Good communicator, capable of explaining technical concepts to various audiences with differing levels of technical understanding
Strong SPL skills in performing incident triage and investigation and writing alerts and dashboards to achieve security outcomes
Programming skills (Ruby, PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, Wireshark, etc) and the ability to leverage those to solve complex problems or automate mundane tasks
Certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, CEH or CISM desired
Participation in all team operational responsibilities, such as rotational on-call incident response, security event triage and investigations
Relevant security certifications
Additional Information
Why join us:
At NCS Australia, you'll be part of a team that values your growth and development. Our comprehensive global learning and development program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Plus, you'll be mentored by some of the industry's best, and have access to a worldwide network of career opportunities. Join us now and discover just how far your career can go!
We are in the process of refreshing our employee benefits, so don’t forget to ask our Talent Acquisition Team about what’s on offer.
We take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve. Diversity, inclusivity, and being different are not just buzzwords for us - they are integral to our culture. We are dedicated to upholding Equal Employment Opportunity Principles and providing reasonable accommodations to all our applicants. If you require any assistance or modifications to navigate our careers site or complete your application, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].
Other important stuff:
To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks.
As we navigate through our business integration process, we will continue to issue contracts under our existing entities of ARQ, Dialog, CatapultBI, ICEMEDIA, Eighty20, Riley or AccessHQ.
Visit our website https://www.ncs.co/en-au/ for more information.
Agencies: We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Principal Security Engineer - SME position is now open for candidates interested in the Security Guard Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Security Guard Jobs is a plus.
