Senior Engineer - Platform Engineering Security Specialist
Job Description
- Cloud security best practices (identity, access control, secret management, observability)
- Core cloud services (IAM, compute, storage, networking, monitoring, functions, Logic Apps, KeyVault)
- DevOps practices and tools (Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code)
- Container orchestration services (AKS, Kubernetes)
- Scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.)
- Flexibility in work hours and location
- Performance-related pay
- Access to learning programs
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Purchased annual leave
- Laptop, mobile phone and plan
- Extra day off per year
- 30% off Telstra Products and Services
Employment Type
PermanentClosing Date
7 Aug 2025 11:59pmJob Title
Senior Engineer - Platform Engineering Security SpecialistJob Summary
Job Description
Who We Are
Telstra’s an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We’re Australia’s leading Telco + tech company, spanning over a century with a footprint in over 20+ countries.
Focus of the Role
In the role of Senior Software Engineer of Security Solution Design, you will be active in reviewing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and developing critical solutions for security structures across requests.
What we offer
Flex appeal; work when and from where suits you best
Performance-related pay
Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
16 weeks paid parental leave, for primary and secondary carers
Purchased annual leave scheme
Laptop, mobile phone + plan; you’ll never see a phone bill
Extra day off per year, for you to use as you like
30% off Telstra Products and Services
What You’ll Do
Product & Technology - Software Engineering & IT develops and maintains Telstra's software and IT systems, working on some really cutting-edge technologies.
As the Senior Software Engineer of Security Solution Design you will Influence and oversee the cloud environment DevSecOps project lifecycle. Develop practical, scalable and reusable cloud infrastructure security solutions.
Mentor security champions program members to develop security mindset amongst engineering teams.
Build tooling to automate deployment and observability tasks.
About You
Essential:
Understanding of cloud security best practices (identity, access control, secret management, observability)
Core cloud services (IAM, compute, storage, networking, monitoring, functions, Logic Apps, KeyVault)
Experience in DevOps practices and tools (Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code)
Experience with container orchestration services (AKS, Kubernetes)
Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc
We’re amongst the top 2% of companies globally in the CDP Global Climate Change Index 2023, being awarded an ‘A’ rating. If you want to work for a company that cares about sustainability, we want to hear from you.
As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).
When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.
As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.
We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.
