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Principal Security Engineer

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Principal Security Engineer owning data security across the product portfolio and leading internal penetration testing capability for cloud products and services.

Role type

Principal Security Engineer (Cloud & Data)

Builds

Secure cloud architecture, penetration testing capabilities, and data security controls for Azure-based products.

Domain

Cloud Security, Data Security, Penetration Testing

Required skills

Azure security expertise, penetration testing leadership, threat modeling, secure cloud architecture, data security engineering, DevSecOps integration, scripting/automation, security guidelines definition, mentoring

Preferred skills

CEH certification, PCI DSS experience, payments industry exposure

Technologies

Microsoft Azure, Python, PowerShell

Responsibilities

Build and run internal penetration testing function; conduct security assessments of Azure environment; consult with engineering on secure design; champion DevSecOps and shift-left security; own security guidelines and baselines; lead security design reviews and threat modeling; provide security testing for new initiatives; lead data security classification and protection; mentor security team engineers.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship