• Senior hands-on cyber security engineering opportunity
• Lead CyberArk, PAM and broader security technology initiatives
• Sydney CBD | Hybrid working arrangements

About the role

The systems and services you improve support important interactions for customers, providers, employers and employees across NSW.

As a Senior Security Services Engineer, you'll take a leading technical role in strengthening icare's security services, with a particular focus on Privileged Access Management, CyberArk, security engineering and penetration testing. You'll have the opportunity to work end to end, from solution design and implementation through to operational support and continuous improvement, while contributing to emerging areas of security technology. You'll also share your expertise with others, mentor junior team members and broaden your own capability across security disciplines.

What you'll be working on

• Lead the engineering, integration and lifecycle management of enterprise security services, with a strong focus on CyberArk and Privileged Access Management.
• Take ownership of complex security solutions from requirements and design through to implementation, integration, optimisation and operational support.
• Conduct and support penetration testing and technical security assessments, translating findings into practical security improvements.
• Strengthen security controls across cloud and on-premises environments, working across cyber security, infrastructure, architecture, DevOps and technology teams.
• Explore, evaluate and pilot emerging security technologies, including opportunities involving AI-based security capabilities and automation.
• Troubleshoot complex technical security challenges and identify opportunities to improve the resilience, scalability and effectiveness of security platforms.
• Mentor junior colleagues, share technical knowledge and contribute to capability uplift across the cyber security function.

What you'll bring

• Significant experience in cyber security engineering or technical security roles within large or complex organisations.
• Strong hands-on security engineering expertise, ideally including CyberArk, Privileged Access Management or enterprise security platforms.
• Experience implementing and managing enterprise-scale security technologies across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Experience with penetration testing, security assessments or related technical security testing, or the motivation and technical foundation to broaden your capability in these areas.
• Ability to independently navigate complex technical problems and take security initiatives from concept through to operational delivery.
• Experience contributing to large-scale technology transformations, security uplift programs, platform implementations or major upgrades.
• Ability to explain complex security and technology issues clearly and work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cyber Security, Information Technology or a related discipline, and/or equivalent industry experience.

What we offer

• Work-life balance: Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Health and wellbeing: Gym subsidies, health checks, and EAP support
• Career development: Learning opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Employee benefits: Extra leave, health insurance discounts, salary packaging and novated leasing
• Inclusive and rewarding culture: Recognition programs, mental health initiatives and support for hidden disabilities

About icare

icare provides insurance and care to the people, businesses and communities of NSW. Our work supports recovery, independence and safer workplaces. We protect homes, public assets; and essential services, and help manage schemes that need to remain fair, affordable and sustainable for the future. We believe the better we do, the better for NSW.

Apply now

If you are looking for work that matters and an opportunity to contribute to better outcomes for NSW, apply now.

We welcome and support people of all abilities and backgrounds to apply and we are committed to creating a workplace where people feel they belong, can contribute their best and have the support they need to thrive. For us, inclusion is not a standalone initiative; it is part of how we make better decisions, design better services and reflect the communities we serve if you need adjustments during the process please note this in your application.

Before you apply

To be eligible for this opportunity, you’ll need unrestricted Australian working rights and be able to live and work in NSW. This includes Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens with a current passport. As part of our recruitment process, you’ll also be asked to complete standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal history check. For more information about icare visit our website.

Please note: icare operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept agency introductions.