Lead Cloud Security Engineer

Optus is an Australian telecommunications company, delivering more than 11 million services to our customers every day across mobile, broadband and digital solutions. We’re looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Lead Cloud Security Engineer to help secure our cloud environments, with a strong focus on AWS as our primary cloud provider. Azure experience is desirable, and GCP knowledge is a bonus but not mandatory. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in technical environments and enjoys working across cloud platforms to implement robust security solutions. The day to day

• Review cloud architecture and configurations to ensure alignment with security best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and vulnerability analysis across cloud platforms.
• Implement and manage cloud-native security tools, particularly Prisma Cloud CNAPP.
• Design and deploy automated security workflows and remediation processes.
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Respond to and manage cloud-related security incidents.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and controls.
• Provide expert guidance and support to teams on cloud security principles and practices.

What makes you a great fit?

• Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP); AWS Security Certification preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS; familiarity with Azure and GCP is a plus.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Proven experience securing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Bamboo, or similar.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Familiarity with container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of common application security threats (e.g., SQL injection, XSS).
• Experience with Prisma Cloud CNAPP would be highly beneficial.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Perks we love at Optus

• 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit!
• Discounts to Optus products and services
• Vibrant and collaborative office campus that includes cafes, convenient store, chill out zones, GP, post office, gym, and an on-site childcare centre.
• Inclusive gender neutral paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks
• Competitive leave including 2 additional 'Connected Leave' days
• All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the ‘Parents at Work portal’
• Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue.
• Novated car leasing, and other financial benefits
• Connect at work through our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans, Yarn Network, Wellbeing Network and Young Professionals.

At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email AccessibleRecruitment@optus.com.au or call 1800 309 170. We're here to help. When you contact us, please advise your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch within 48 hours. For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity