At SBS, we embrace difference, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We also acknowledge the unique contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to our society and our workplace through their enduring and continued connection to land, sea, sky and community.

About Us

SBS is one of the world's most unique and innovative media organisations, producing trusted, meaningful, and engaging content that exists for all Australians to inspire, support and celebrate the diversity of our multicultural society. 

Our purpose, for the last 50 years, has reflected and explored the evolving diversity of Australia, investing in initiatives to deepen its connections with communities, sharing their stories and giving a voice to those often unheard, with the aim of increasing understanding and respect of the differences that make up Australia.

SBS is a truly distinctive network, showcasing multicultural, multilingual and First Nations stories otherwise untold in the Australian media.

This role is classified as Level 6 Business Support role under SBS Australia's current Enterprise Agreement (with a base salary range of $126,040 - $149,824). The successful applicant will be offered remuneration that is commensurate with their skills and experience and in alignment with this framework.

The Role

The Cyber Security Engineer plays a key role in the management, deployment, and automation of security technologies across the organisation. This role focuses on Elasticsearch, Velociraptor, CrowdStrike EDR, AWS security, Microsoft 365 Security, and automation. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in developing security automation solutions using Python, BASH, and PowerShell to enhance security posture and streamline security operations.

This role supports security monitoring, incident response, and threat hunting through effective management of the Elastic Stack, CrowdStrike Falcon EDR, and AWS/Microsoft security environments.

Please note: As part of the hiring process, candidates will require to undergo a security background check. 

Key areas of responsibilities include: 

• Security Operations & Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

• SIEM & Threat Detection

• Automation & Security Engineering

• AWS & Cloud Security Management

• Microsoft 365 & EntraID Security

• Security Compliance & Continuous Improvement

For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description.

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Expertise in managing and deploying CrowdStrike Falcon EDR (policy tuning, threat response, automation).
• Experience in developing automation using CrowdStrike APIs, RTR scripting, and Falcon platform tools.
• Proficiency in managing Elasticsearch and Elastic Stack components (Elastic Agent, SIEM integrations, Kibana).
• Experience deploying and managing Velociraptor for forensic investigations and threat hunting.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, BASH, and PowerShell.
• Deep understanding of AWS security services (GuardDuty, Security Hub, IAM, CloudTrail, etc.).
• Experience managing security in Microsoft 365 and EntraID environments.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ASD Essential 8, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Ability to build security detections, alerts, and automation in SIEM solutions.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to security automation projects.
• Certification in Elasticsearch (Elastic Certified Engineer or Analyst) Desirable
• SANS GCFA (Certified Forensic Analyst) or similar security certification. Desirable
• Experience with Power Automate for security workflow automation. Desirable
  
• Experience with network security and firewall management. Desirable    
• Experience working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment. Desirable
  

Some of the reasons to consider working with us:

• The people! We truly celebrate and welcome difference at SBS and encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work & you’ll be part of one of the most inclusive companies in Australia!
• The culture and the engagement of our workforce! 93% of our employees have stated that they are proud to work for SBS!  
• We offer a range of benefits from, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and discounted gym membership nationally with Fitness Pass. 
• We’re agile and innovative in the way we work, as well as being a trusted and established brand. At SBS we have been broadcasting for over 50 years and our future is packed with many more exciting developments!
• We also love to promote from within! We have allocated training funds to do just that and help bridge the gaps when moving from role to role.

Want to learn more? Then hit apply and take the first step to applying not just for another job but a possible whole new career in a purpose led organisation.

For other opportunities within our organisation please visit our careers website SBS Careers - Working at SBS

Reasonable adjustments

SBS recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration. If we can make some adjustments to the SBS recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, then please contact careers@sbs.com.au and let us know.

Adjustments include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times and more.

To find out more about reasonable adjustments with SBS, please view our video here.

We are shortlisting applications as they come in, so don’t delay, apply today!