Senior Cloud Security Engineer (Contract) – AWS (Melbourne preferred, also considering Sydney & Brisbane. Initial 6 months.
Play a pivotal role in uplifting a large-scale AWS environment by modernising cloud security controls and replacing legacy solutions with the latest AWS features and capabilities.
We’re looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join on a 6-month contract (with possible extension) and deliver measurable security improvements across a multi-account AWS environment. You’ll be embedded in a collaborative security team and work alongside engineering and platform teams to strengthen the organisation’s cloud security posture.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading cloud security initiatives aligned to strategic priorities, delivering tangible outcomes
- Designing and implementing advanced AWS security controls across services including Control Tower, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, IAM, SCPs, Security Hub, KMS and VPC networking
- Leveraging Infrastructure-as-Code (CloudFormation, Terraform) to enforce consistent, automated security
- Partnering with engineering teams to uplift CI/CD pipeline security and remediate vulnerabilities
- Creating documentation and knowledge transfer material to ensure long-term sustainability
What we’re looking for
- 5+ years’ experience in cloud security engineering, with a strong AWS focus
- Proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
- Advanced knowledge of AWS security architecture, multi-account environments, and automation
- Strong exposure to IaC (CloudFormation/Terraform) and security automation tooling
- Familiarity with agile ways of working and cross-functional collaboration
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
Why you’ll want to join
- Deliver a high-impact uplift in a large, complex AWS environment
- Work with a supportive security team passionate about best practice
- Fully remote-friendly / hybrid options available (depending on location)
- Initial 6-month contract, with potential for extension
If you’re a Cloud Security Engineer who thrives on shaping security at scale and working with modern AWS services, we’d love to hear from you.