NCS Australia
Technology
SecurityOperationsEngineer
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“Security Operations Engineer at NCS Australia. Skills: Cloud Security Operations, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, Vulnerability Management. Design secure platforms. Implement secure platforms”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting
AGSV Security clearance, Probity checks, Police checks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Expert proficiency in AWS security controls, Implement, maintain, and monitor secure cloud environments, Experience delivering secure build practices, Automated security testing, Compliance automation, Secure, repeatable, and automated provisioning, Hands-on capability using Tenable Nessus, Integrating risk data into SIEM, Integrating risk data into GRC platforms, Defining alerting thresholds in AWS CloudWatch, Performing deep-dive log analysis, Dashboarding using Splunk, Dashboarding using the ELK Stack, Practical experience conducting SAST, Practical experience conducting DAST, Knowledge of CycloneDX, Knowledge of SBOM generation, Knowledge of SBOM validation, Understanding of secure coding practices, Support threat modeling, Development of security-focused automation scripts, Embed security gates, Embed automated controls within DevOps workflows, Alignment with architectural security principles, Willing and able to obtain a AGSV Security clearance, Valid work rights for Australia, Willing to undergo comprehensive background checking
Nice to Have
AWS CDK or equivalent frameworks familiarity, Experience integrating risk data into ServiceNow, Experience using Xray for continuous security assurance, Experience using Fortify for continuous security assurance, Experience using SonarQube for continuous security assurance
What You'll Do.
Design secure platforms
Implement secure platforms
Operate secure platforms
Design scalable platforms
Implement scalable platforms
Operate scalable platforms
Design automated platforms
Implement automated platforms
Operate automated platforms
Support delivery of cloud systems
Support delivery of hybrid systems
Embed secure-by-design principles
Automate infrastructure processes
Automate deployment processes
Ensure confidentiality of ATO systems
Ensure integrity of ATO systems
Ensure availability of ATO systems
Ensure compliance of ATO systems
Embed security across CI/CD pipelines
Embed automation across CI/CD pipelines
Leverage cloud services
Leverage infrastructure-as-code
Leverage monitoring capabilities
Leverage alerting capabilities
Contribute to policy development
Contribute to standards development
Contribute to reusable patterns development
Drive continuous improvement in platform reliability
Drive continuous improvement in security posture
Drive continuous improvement in delivery efficiency
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
DevOps-aligned environment
Full 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. We are looking for a Security Operations Engineer to design, implement, and operate secure, scalable, and automated technology platforms that support the delivery of complex cloud and hybrid information systems. This role is responsible for embedding secure‑by‑design principles, automating infrastructure and deployment processes, and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and compliance of ATO systems. Operating within a DevOps‑aligned environment, the Engineer embeds security and automation across CI/CD pipelines, leveraging cloud services, infrastructure‑as‑code, monitoring, and alerting capabilities. You will contribute to the development of policies, standards, and reusable patterns while driving continuous improvement in platform reliability, security posture, and delivery efficiency. ## Qualifications Technical Skills & Experience * Cloud Security Operations: Expert proficiency in AWS security controls (IAM, EC2, S3, CloudTrail, Security Groups) with the ability to implement, maintain, and monitor secure cloud environments. * DevSecOps & CI/CD Integration: Demonstrated experience delivering secure build practices within Azure DevOps (ADO) pipelines, including automated security testing, gated approvals, and compliance automation. * Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Familiarity with AWS CDK or equivalent frameworks to ensure the secure, repeatable, and automated provisioning of
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