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Security Engineer - Automation

Primary office location
Sydney
Date
30-Jun-2025
Permanent - Full time, Junior
Job category
Technology - Security
The mission of our Cyber Threat and Incident Response team is to enable Macquarie to operate safely within a challenging digital environment by detecting, investigating and responding to advanced cyber threats. Cyber Threat and Incident Response is made up of functional teams including Cyber Threat Defence Analysts, Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysts, Detection Engineers and Incident Responders, among others. 
At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

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You will work closely with our Security Operations and Threat Detection teams to automate routine tasks, integrate tools and systems, and enhance our ability to detect and respond to threats efficiently. You will be hands-on in building and scaling our security operations through smart automation, robust integrations, and effective detection.

What you offer

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  • 2+ years’ experience in Python for scripting and automation
  • Hands on experience with SOAR Platform such as Splunk Phantom, Swimlane or similar tools
  • Ability to enhance existing automation processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
  • Experience working closely with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document security requirements, and translate business requirements into technical security solutions and workflows
  • Experience maintaining up-to-date documentation for all implemented solutions, ensuring clarity and ease of handover
  • Hands-on experience with Splunk (e.g., creating detections, dashboards)
  • Experience in using logging and SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Splunk Enterprise Security, or SumoLogic) is preferred. 
We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

About Technology

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Technology enables every aspect of Macquarie, for our people, our customers and our communities. We’re a global team that is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrow’s technology solutions.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. To learn more, contact our team by clicking here.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.

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