With a content portfolio like no other media organisation in the country, SBS occupies multiple channels and platforms, and provides a unique opportunity for employees to help make Australia a better place to live.
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.
Please note: As part of the hiring process, candidates will require to undergo a security background check.
The Department
SBS Technology can be thought of as the 'engine room' of SBS. Our primary role is to enable and support the production, distribution, and transmission of content across television, radio, and online platforms. Our teams achieve this by working collaboratively to design innovative solutions and deliver end-to-end services for our business stakeholders.
About The Role
The Senior Cyber Security Engineer plays a key role in the design, deployment, automation, and ongoing management of security technologies across the organisation. The role will have you working across Elasticsearch, CrowdStrike EDR, Microsoft 365 and AWS cloud security and security automation.
The successful candidate will bring experience in the design, implementation, and support of cyber security solutions, along with excellent communication skills.
In addition to project delivery, this role includes hands-on involvement in security operations with participation in an emergency response on-call roster.
This role is involved in all facets of cyber security across the business where one day is rarely the same as the next.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and deploy Elasticsearch SIEM components, including Elastic Agent and security integrations including creating and tuning security detections, alerts, and dashboards.
Actively participate in the selection, design and configuration of new security tools
Manage, deploy and monitor CrowdStrike Falcon EDR, ensuring optimal security posture across endpoints.
Manage and secure Microsoft 365, EntraID security features, including Defender for Office 365 and Conditional Access Policies.
Ensure Active Directory security is maintained and benchmarked against best practice initiatives.
Monitor AWS security services such as GuardDuty, Security Hub, and CloudTrail for suspicious activity.
Support security risk assessments and contribute to vulnerability management efforts.
Maintain and update security documentation, incident playbooks, and response procedures.
Leverage PowerShell, Python and Power Automate to streamline security response workflows.
Provide technical guidance, and day-to-day support to staff members.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
Further Desirable Requirements:
Certification in Elasticsearch (Elastic Certified Engineer or Analyst).
SANS GCFA (Certified Forensic Analyst) or similar security certification.
Scripting and automation skills using Python, BASH, and PowerShell.