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Job Expectations Build your career and Australia’s future. Not many people can say they are working on building Australia’s future. With us you’ll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there’s equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements. A bit about your role We have an exciting opportunity at nbn for a Senior Security Engineer to join our Security Services team, reporting to the DSO Manager. In this role, you will play a vital part in safeguarding the integrity of nbn’s digital infrastructure, working within a dynamic engineering environment that supports over 500 engineers. You will be responsible for embedding security into our CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks, ensuring the resilience and availability of platforms that underpin critical enterprise services. You will work collaboratively within DevSecOps pods, delivering secure, automated solutions that empower our stakeholders and uplift our organisational capability. Your work will span the integration of security controls into automated workflows, the management of scanning tools, and the support of certificate lifecycle processes. By championing secure engineering practices and mentoring others, you will help shape a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence across nbn. A bit about you You are a thoughtful and proactive security professional with deep expertise Security Systems and Security Services, complemented by a strong grasp of CI/CD tooling and automation frameworks. You bring practical experience in DevSecOps methodologies and a genuine passion for integrating security into every stage of the software delivery lifecycle. Your hands-on knowledge of CICD technologies pairs with your ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across diverse teams. You thrive in fast-paced environments where knowledge-sharing and cross-functional teamwork are key to success. Curious and solutions-focused, you embrace agility and continuous learning, anticipating challenges and resolving blockers with empathy and precision. Your calm and considered leadership ensures our platforms remain secure, resilient, and ready to support Australia’s digital future. You understand the importance of secure automation and are committed to delivering outcomes that are both technically sound and aligned with nbn’s broader purpose. From automating vulnerability scanning and patching workflows to streamlining identity provisioning and incident response through SOAR platforms, you will help scale initiatives that reduce operational risk and enable faster, more secure delivery across nbn’s technology landscape. Life at nbn To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them. A more inclusive working world nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, and their Employer of Choice for 2025. Equal Opportunities for All We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing recruitment@nbnco.com.au or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website. Where to from here? If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed. Please note that this role is a Permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on 04/01/2026. To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia. Worker Type Permanent Time Type Full time nbn is the team behind the design, build and operation of the nbn™ network - one of Australia’s largest technology infrastructure projects, which will help better connect Australians with each other and the rest of the world, no matter where you live. But the nbn™ network is so much more than access to fast internet. A state of the art communications network opens up a world of possibilities in areas such as education, business, innovation, healthcare, flexibility, and entertainment. It will help ensure our digital future, and give Australians benefits we can all enjoy, for decades to come. At nbn, you’ll work with inspirational leaders and innovators in their field, help take on engaging and exciting work, and seek original solutions to new challenges every day. Things move quickly at nbn, and opportunities present themselves all the time. At nbn, you have an incredible chance to broaden your skills and widen your horizons. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to accelerate your career, and shape your own future, along with Australia’s. To apply, please follow the links and submit your resume. No cover letter or selection criteria is required.