Systems Engineer - Network Security

Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne
Hybrid Work Environment, collaborative and supportive culture
Make a Direct Impact on Critical Network Security Platforms
Join one of Australia’s leading financial services providers and help secure the systems that millions of customers rely on.

At Suncorp, we’re investing in the future of secure, scalable technology, and you can be at the forefront of that journey. If you're passionate about automation, innovation, and working with cutting-edge security platforms, this role is for you.

What you’ll do

As a Security Systems Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the management and ongoing development of Suncorp’s critical Network Security platforms. You’ll support operations across on-prem and cloud environments, ensuring customers can securely access systems and applications. Key responsibilities include:

Supporting and enhancing platforms including Firewalls, Proxies, Load Balancers, and Encryption systems.
Driving automation, tooling, and self-service to uplift operational efficiency.
Contributing to secure solution design, troubleshooting, and DevSecOps initiatives.
Leading system health monitoring, incident response, platform upgrades, and documentation.
Collaborating with platform and delivery teams using Agile and Lean practices.
Engaging with vendors and internal stakeholders to influence security architecture and capability development.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for a proactive security engineer who brings technical depth and a customer-first mindset.

5+ years’ experience in IT Security, including large-scale enterprise environments.
Advanced skills with key platforms:
Palo Alto Firewalls
F5 Load Balancers & Application Firewall
Netskope Web Proxy Services
Cisco ASA VPNs
Cloud WAF / DDoS / CDN Services
Experience with AWS or Azure environments and knowledge of the OSI model.
Ability to analyse packet captures and apply secure development practices.
Scripting experience (e.g. Python) desirable.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and Agile delivery capability.

Our culture

Working as part of the Suncorp Group you will have access to an unparalleled range of job opportunities across insurance and corporate services. We promote a high-performance culture where people are rewarded for effort and dedication. We recognise and value commitment and encourage our people to maintain a healthy balance between their career and personal time. Suncorp has been awarded Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for seven years in a row.