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About BDO At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services. About the Role We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer to help drive our cyber security strategy and support the ongoing operations of our information security management system. This role is central to maintaining ISO 27001 certification, managing security operations and incident response, and delivering vulnerability management and assurance activities. You’ll work across teams to implement and maintain security controls, assess risks, and ensure our systems and data remain secure in a dynamic threat landscape. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in security tools and frameworks, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to support both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations. Key Responsibilities Support security operations, including triaging and resolving incidents with external providers. Coordinate and conduct internal and external security assessments and remediation. Strong knowledge of securing cloud infrastructure with a focus on compliance, resilience, and automation. Proven experience in designing, managing, and implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including governance, role-based access controls, and privileged access. Hands-on experience in deploying, configuring, and managing security tooling (e.g., SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, DLP, CASB, and SOAR platforms). Assist with incident response, including forensic support and technical exercises. Implement and maintain security controls aligned with organisational objectives. Contribute to security awareness initiatives and provide guidance on best practices. Support reporting and documentation for cyber/information security programs. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Required: Degree in IT, Business Computing or related field. Experience in cyber/information security, ideally within professional services. Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, ASD Essential 8, NIST, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks. Hands-on experience with security tools (e.g. firewalls, EDR, IDS/IPS, CASB) and vulnerability management. Knowledge of Microsoft Defender suite, including Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud Apps. Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments, especially Microsoft Azure. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a dynamic environment. Security related certifications such as CISSP, SC-200, SC-300, and OSCP are a plus. Why BDO? Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services. Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways. We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible. Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support. Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program. With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience. Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). At BDO Australia, our why is “empowering people, realising possibilities”. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of advisory, assurance, and accounting services. By empowering our PEOPLE, we build TRUST in our market and in each other. We inspire our people to connect, solve, and create IDEAS, realising possibilities which have a lasting impact on our people, our clients, and our communities.