CyberCX - Security Engineer (CloudCompute)

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CyberCX, part of Accenture, protects and defends our customers and communities by providing the most comprehensive range of cyber security professional services in the region.

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About the role

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager – Managed Security Engineering MY, the Security Engineer (MY) operates and supports secure, reliable enterprise infrastructure and cloud services. The role resolves technical issues, maintains and improves core platforms and security controls, and delivers effective outcomes across infrastructure, identity, Microsoft cloud, endpoint security, application allow listing, and monitoring services.

What will do

• Resolve incidents and service requests across infrastructure, cloud, identity, endpoint security, monitoring, and application allowlisting services.
• Administer and maintain Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI, VMware, Cisco UCS, VEEAM, MECM/SCCM, NetApp, and LogicMonitor platforms.
• Operate Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services, including Entra ID, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, cloud networking, licensing, consumption analysis, and cost optimisation.
• Manage and improve Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, email security, Cloud Security Posture Management, and related security controls.
• Administer Airlock Digital, including endpoint agents, trust decisions, application reputation analysis, and allowlisting policy optimisation.
• Automate repeatable processes and identify opportunities to improve platform reliability, security, performance, and operational efficiency.
• Follow ITIL-aligned incident, request, problem, and change management processes and maintain accurate operational records.
• Work with internal teams, customers, and vendors to resolve escalations and deliver timely, professional service outcomes.

What you need

• A tertiary qualification in Information Technology or a related discipline (desirable).
• At least 3–5 years of IT engineering or operations experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, cloud, identity, and security technologies.
• Demonstrated administration and troubleshooting experience with Windows Server, Active Directory Domain Services, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, account administration, and Active Directory Certificate Services.
• Practical experience with VMware vCenter and cluster management, Cisco UCS, VEEAM, MECM/SCCM, NetApp, LogicMonitor, and PKI lifecycle management.
• Strong Microsoft cloud operations capability across Azure administration, Microsoft 365 tenant administration, Entra ID, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, cloud networking, and CSP licensing management.
• Experience with Defender XDR, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Purview, Cloud Security Posture Management, and related security control optimisation.
• Capability in Azure consumption analysis, cost optimisation, process automation, and cloud firewall and routing management.
• Experience administering Airlock Digital or a comparable application allowlisting platform, including endpoint agents, trust decisions, application reputation analysis, and allowlisting policy design and optimisation.
• Experience with email security platforms, phishing prevention frameworks, and associated authentication and hardening controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond effectively to emergent operational challenges.
• Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate, or other equivalent certifications.
• ITIL Foundation V4 or other recognised service management credentials.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and lead technical initiatives within a team environment.

Benefits of working at Accenture:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Long & short-term career break opportunities
• Structured career development program
• Local and international career opportunities.
• Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™
• Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
• We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!

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