Senior Security Engineer
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- Salary + annual performance bonus/review
- Hybrid working - 2 days per week in office
Delivering good energy starts from within
It's an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we're progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We're always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers - and for our people.
About the role
The Security Engineer is a key member of the Retail Technology Team and is responsible for supporting the establishment, development and continuous improvement of capabilities, tools, processes and practices to protect information and digital assets.
This role will support information security knowledge sharing and training for various technology and business teams within Retail.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify critical assets, potential risks, and lead comprehensive control assessments. Develop and implement strategies for risk reduction and mitigation.
- Continuously enhance and develop the cybersecurity capability within the technology team, collaborating closely with Software, Test, and Cloud Engineers. Provide mentorship, coaching, and training to junior team members.
- Provide strategic direction and subject matter expertise for the adoption of DevSecOps automation and integration into DevOps ToolChains, ensuring the highest standards of security are met.
- Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security measures for the protection of the organization's data, systems, and networks within AWS.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any security control issues, responding promptly to all system and network security breaches.
What will you bring?
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential as you'll need to be able to work collaboratively with the other team members, communicate effectively with multiple technical and non-technical stakeholders and peers both within and outside of Origin.
- Experience with AWS solution building blocks
- Understanding of DevOps methodology and practices and cloud computing technologies
- Experienced in architecting secure cloud environments
- Experienced in design and implement network security access controls and monitoring capabilities in a public cloud environment
- Experienced in REST and GRAPHQL
- Experienced in IT security, compliance and risk management, including container security, application security, privacy and controls, etc
So, why join us?
Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
Hybrid working environment, opportunity to connect with your team in our CBD office while working from home 2/3 days a week
Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews
Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!
For more information, please contact Allison Wright -, quote Requisition ID 86755 or apply now.
Origin - Where good change happens
At Origin, we're powered by people who believe in creating change.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.
Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.
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You will be required to meet Origin's employment criteria which may include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug &
alcohol testing).
Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
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