Australia (Flexible), Australia
Hybrid
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer – Automation to drive strategic delivery within our Identity Security Mission, with a strong focus on AI-enabled identity and automation capabilities.Focus of the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer – Automation to drive strategic delivery within our Identity Security Mission, with a strong focus on AI-enabled identity and automation capabilities.
This role will lead the transformation of identity security through API-driven automation, policy-as-code, and AI-integrated workflows, enabling secure lifecycle management of human, machine, and AI agent identities across modern enterprise systems.
You will play a critical role in building a future-ready identity security model that supports cloud, DevSecOps, and emerging agentic AI ecosystems, ensuring identity remains the control plane for security.
Our Perks & Benefits:
Work-life integration - we understand life happens when you're busy making other plans, so we offer flexibility around where, and when you work
16 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
Professional development program
An epic (free) Telstra mobile phone plan
Laptop/Device allowance renewed every 2 years
Purchased Annual Leave scheme
Discounted Telstra products and services
Design and deliver end-to-end automation for identity lifecycle management (onboarding, offboarding, access provisioning)
Build API-driven integration frameworks across identity platforms, security tools, and enterprise systems
Implement policy-as-code controls to enforce identity governance, compliance, and least privilege
Automate onboarding of applications, platforms, and identities into security frameworks
Integrate identity security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows
Extend identity controls to support: Machine identities (workloads, containers, APIs) AI/agentic identities (AI agents, service identities, autonomous processes)
Enable real-time identity visibility, risk detection, and automated remediation
Collaborate with security, cloud, and platform teams to deliver scalable and reusable automation patterns
You are a forward-thinking security engineer passionate about evolving identity security into an AI-native, automated control plane.
Strong experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) and identity security controls
Hands-on expertise in automation, scripting, and API development (e.g. Python, PowerShell, REST APIs)
Experience with identity platforms such as Azure AD, Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk (or similar)
Familiarity with Zero Trust, least privilege, and identity governance frameworks
Experience integrating identity with cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) and DevSecOps environments
Exposure to or strong interest in: Machine identity management (workload identities, secrets, certificates) AI/agent identity security and governance
Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on scalable automation and engineering excellence
Be part of a strategic Identity Security Transformation Mission
Help build a next-generation identity security platform covering human, machine, and AI identities
Drive adoption of automation, policy-as-code, and AI-enabled security patterns
Work at the forefront of AI, cloud, and DevSecOps security innovation
Deliver fully automated identity lifecycle management at scale
Establish identity as the central control plane for Zero Trust and AI ecosystems
Enable secure onboarding of AI agents and machine identities
Reduce operational overhead through automation and intelligent workflows
Build a future-ready identity security capability aligned to AI-driven enterprise architecture
Diversity is more than a policy – it’s how we thrive
We know diverse teams deliver better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported — regardless of gender, background, or ability.
We strongly encourage women and gender-diverse people to apply and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements or adjustments to the recruitment process.
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