Security Engineering Senior Engineer

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

14 Apr 2026 11:59pm

Job Title

Security Engineering Senior Engineer

Job Summary

As a Security Engineering – Senior Engineer, you are an expert in the Information, Engineering and Cyber Security domains, applying your extensive knowledge in security technologies, cloud and corporate networks to shape the security controls required within solution designs (both people, process and technical) and identify, communicate and help treat corresponding security risks.

Through your strong knowledge of existing and emerging technology, you are able deliver a superior security and network experience for our consumers. You do this by drawing on your deep levels of cyber security and engineering knowledge and experience to provide specialist analysis, design, development and deployment in Network and IT specific technology domains.

You play a pivotal role in shaping our technology strategy and protecting Telstra’s assets, acting as a trusted adviser to our people, teams, cyber, engineering and DevOps leaders to build our cyber capability.

Job Description

Who We Are

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.

This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.

What We Offer

Performance-related pay
Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.

Purchased annual leave scheme

Additional Telstra day off

Additional 30% off Telstra products and services

Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end analysis, design, development, integration, deployment, and support of Identity & Access Governance (IGA) solutions using SailPoint IIQ.

• Guide and mentor identity engineers while leading SailPoint integrations with Telstra’s internal applications, with a strong focus on automation and scalability.

• Drive integration, configuration, and implementation of IGA solutions, leveraging out-of-the-box SailPoint capabilities for rapid application onboarding.

• Analyse identity and access requirements and provide effective, compliant solutions during application onboarding for staff, contractors, and partners.

• Prepare detailed deployment and production run books for SailPoint integrations and releases.

• Maintain end-to-end traceability across requirements, design, testing, and delivery to ensure compliance with security standards and audit needs.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in an Agile delivery model, showcasing solutions and incorporating feedback to continuously improve outcomes.

About You

• Demonstrate strong hands-on expertise in SailPoint IIQ, including workflows, forms, access rules, connectors, APIs, and standard build frameworks.

• Deliver highly automated, user-friendly identity solutions across on‑prem and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes).

• Apply solid engineering skills across Java/J2EE, databases (MySQL, Oracle), Unix scripting, CI/CD pipelines, and directory services (AD, Azure AD, LDAP).

• Exhibit working knowledge of broader IGA and IAM ecosystems, including tools like Oracle Identity Manager, RSA IGL, Entra ID, and Zero Trust concepts.

• Work confidently with DevOps and cloud-native tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Bamboo, Git, and monitoring platforms.

• Apply strong problem-solving skills, identifying root causes and delivering scalable, sustainable solutions.

• Communicate clearly and influence stakeholders by adapting messaging to technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Operate as a senior contributor who upholds security best practices, governance standards, and continuous improvement.

If you want to be surrounded by top talent at a company that gives back to the community, apply now!

As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).


When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. 


As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.


We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.


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