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Security Engineer - Automation


Company : Thales Group


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-07-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive and that its all driven by human intelligence.Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge whats possible.From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, were driving progress in some of the worlds most important industries and working together to build a future we can all trust.Tesserent | Cyber Solutions by Thales is a full-service cybersecurity solutions provider. We partner with clients across Australia and New Zealand in the protection of their digital assets and partner with clients to provide a full suite of cybersecurity services.Partnering with over 1,400 mid-sized to enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure clients, our mission is to be the sovereign cybersecurity provider of choice for the protection of Australia and New Zealands digital assets and deliver comprehensive, tailored solutions to prevent, detect and mitigate potential cyber-attacks. We have deep expertise in security advisory (GRC) and consulting, technical assurance and testing, cloud services, 24x7 managed services and monitoring, incident response and forensics and converged/physical security.As a Security Engineer - Automation, you will be a core part of our Security Operations Centre (SOC) team. You will be responsible for troubleshooting and configuring our Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platform which will assist client environments to detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents. As a Security Automation Engineer, you will assist various internal SOC teams with deploying and configuration of our SOAR platform into client environments, furthermore you will be required to develop custom workbooks to complete client internal requirements.YOUR ROLEWorking from either our Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra or Brisbane offices, your role will include:Configuration and management of internal Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platformEnsure that code repositories are well-organized, efficient and documentedImplement and enforce coding standards and best practices to maintain code qualityManage triage, response, and escalations of client automation and response requestsAssist with the maintenance of Tesserent SOC deployed technologies within client environmentsWork collaboratively with other members of the SOC team to continually improve our security monitoring and response capabilitiesCreate, follow, and maintain internal SOC documentationContinually update skills and knowledge relative to the ever-changing threat landscapeYOUR EXPERIENCETo be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or BashProficiency to develop and maintain automation scripts and toolsExperiencein CI/CD tools and practices.Experience with Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platforms (FortiSOAR, Sentinel, Google Chronicledesired)Knowledge of SIEM, EDR and other Security platformsSupportand troubleshootLinux servers,Maintain knowledge of industry insights and proactively research emerging security risks, controls, best practices, and trends.WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLYAfter you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. Well then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police checks.As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you dont see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right no matter your background or personal circumstances please introduce yourself or join our community. Were committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.Were proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know theres always more we can do. Well continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.Read more about our WORK180 endorsement. #J-18808-Ljbffr