Senior Engineer - Platform Engineering Security Specialist

2 Days ago • All levels • Cyber Security

Job Summary

Job Description

Telstra is seeking a Senior Engineer - Platform Engineering Security Specialist to review and implement CI/CD pipelines and develop critical security solutions. The role involves influencing and overseeing cloud environment DevSecOps project lifecycle, developing scalable cloud infrastructure security solutions, mentoring security champions, and building automation tooling. Candidates should have a strong understanding of cloud security best practices, core cloud services, DevOps practices, container orchestration (AKS, Kubernetes), and scripting languages like Python and Bash. Telstra is committed to sustainability and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Must have:
  • 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.)
Perks:
  • 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

Job Details

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

7 Aug 2025 11:59pm

Job Title

Senior Engineer - Platform Engineering Security Specialist

Job 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.

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About The Company

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint.From our earliest days in the Postmaster General’s Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We’ve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too.Working at Telstra, we all have a why.Whether it’s endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we’re motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most.

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