Subscribe to job alerts

Location: Brisbane  

Remuneration/Benefit: Negotiable up to $140,000 TCTC (includes Super) plus 10% STI, experience dependent.   

About the Role: We’re seeking an experienced Cyber Identity and Data Security Engineer to own the implementation and maintenance of robust identity and data management activities and frameworks, ensuring Aurizon’s cyber security risk and compliance objectives are met and control maturity aligns with the enterprise strategy. This role suits someone with relevant theoretical and subject matter application experience. Operating within a growing cyber function, you will work closely with other analysts and specialists, offering ample opportunity for growth and development across various identity, data, GRC, and platform services. 

Primary Activities:  

Assess the company’s current data security measures, identify vulnerabilities and recommend enhancements. 

• Own the identity and data (cyber) security strategies and protocols, plan and execute projects in roadmap. 

• Consult on key implementation decisions, including choice of technologies, architectural design, configurations, and management processes.  

• Document IDM procedures and business rules.  

• Work across Technology teams, including Infrastructure, Application Development & Integration teams, to maintain IDM infrastructure, including connectors to other systems.  

• Perform regular audits to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.  

• Undertake monitoring, analysis and investigation activities in response to incidents.  

• Support training efforts on data security protocols and procedures.  

• Develop reports and documentation related to data security issues.  

• Stay updated on the latest cyber threats and security tools.  

About You:  

• Tertiary degree in IT, Software Engineering, Networking, or Engineering (mandatory).  

• One or more relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate.  

• Experience with Microsoft Entra/Azure and HR systems, with understanding of PIM/PAM, and CyberArk experience.  

• Demonstrated understanding of IT infrastructure technologies, server operating systems (both Windows and Unix), relational database systems, Active Directory, LDAP, messaging systems and MS Purview or other data security technology.  

• Substantial hands-on experience with one or more major identity management solutions, such as Forefront IDM, and Novell/NetIQ Identity Manager.  

• Knowledge of federation, B2B/B2C, conditional access controls, and how things are placed together.  

• Proficiency in security monitoring tools, such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) software such as Defender/Splunk.  

• Considerable experience in information security management and operations in a large complex organisation.  

• Highly organised and analytical in problem-solving and understanding business needs.  

• Excellent communication skills, including internal and external stakeholder relationship management.  

• Accustomed to working within a collaborative team environment, across both formal and functional boundaries.  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess security risks.   

What we offer you:               

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.   

Some of our benefits include:  

• Development and growth opportunities.  

• Access to mentoring and development programs.  

• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.  

• Parental leave program and super booster.  

 About Aurizon.  

https://youtu.be/PHESxVZ6dQY  

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.   

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.