Senior Security Engineer

POSITION TITLE:
Senior Security Engineer – Platforms, Digital Workplace & AI En
POSITION PURPOSE
The Senior Security Engineer – Platforms, Digital Workplace & AI Enablement sits within IDP's Security Platforms and Engineering team and provides senior, hands-on engineering capability across security platforms, Digital Workplace security, vulnerability management, patching governance, reporting, automation, penetration testing, AI enablement and security engineering practices.
This role is designed for a highly technical, experienced and proactive engineer who works beyond task execution. The successful candidate will engage with business and technology stakeholders, understand requirements, translate needs into practical security solutions, and contribute to both tactical short-term fixes and strategic long-term roadmap outcomes.
As IDP moves towards a domain-led, platform-driven operating model, this role will help mature security and Digital Workplace platforms move from reactive support into a standardised, measurable, automated and well-governed capability, with specific focus on uplifting the newly integrated Digital Workplace team.
The role supports the Security Platforms and Engineering roadmap across Microsoft Defender, Intune, Purview, Defender for Office 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Netskope, Splunk, Ivanti Neurons, and other platforms within the team's ownership boundary.
The successful candidate will also support IDP's AI-ready security engineering direction by understanding how AI works, being on the path to building AI agents, safely applying AI to reduce toil, contributing to automation use cases, and helping improve process maturity across security platforms.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Essential requirements
· Significant hands-on experience as a senior security engineer across security platforms, infrastructure, endpoint, cloud or modern workplace security.
· Practical experience with vulnerability management, patching governance, remediation tracking, reporting and security compliance uplift.
· Experience with SIEM/SOAR, detection engineering, dashboards, alerting and automation, preferably Splunk.
· Understanding of DLP, CASB, SaaS security, EDR, secure configuration baselines and access governance.
· Proven ability to engage with business stakeholders and translate requirements into practical secure solutions.
Proven ability to design both tactical short-term fixes and strategic long-term solutions.
· Demonstrated experience supporting penetration testing programmes and remediation governance.
· Strong documentation capability including runbooks, SOPs, service boundaries and operational reporting.
· Self-managed, proactive and comfortable working with ambiguity; strong sense of ownership and accountability.
· Quick learner with the ability to pick up new platforms and processes rapidly across a broad tool set.
· Working knowledge of how AI works, with active interest in building AI agents and applying AI to security and workplace use cases.
· Experience across Microsoft Defender, Intune, Purview, SharePoint and OneDrive would be highly regarded and considered an added advantage.
About IDP:
At IDP, we have been a global leader in international education services since 1969, helping aspiring students connect with institutions that best match their goals. Our mission is to unlock opportunities for everyone through expert guidance and support.
We empower people to turn aspirations into achievements—whether they are students, clients, test-takers, or our own team members. As the world of international education evolves, we remain committed to innovation, creating meaningful impact, and helping people thrive.
IDP provides core business in:
IDP Partners – A leader in student-first recruitment, using global human-expertise and data driven insights to match institutions with students. Learn more at https://partners.idp.com/
IDP IELTS – The International English Language Testing System is the world’s most popular English language test, used in work, study and migration processes. Learn more at https://ielts.idp.com
Student Placement – Combining human expertise and technology, IDP helps students access their dream international course across 30 different countries. Learn more at https://www.idp.com
AIEC – Proudly owned by IDP, the Australian International Education Conference is held annually to bring together stakeholders from across the sector. Learn more at https://aiec.idp.com
ACE – The Australian Centre for Education is leading the provision of English Language Teaching services in Cambodia and the Southeast Asia Region. Learn more at https://acecambodia.org
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At IDP, we are passionate about providing meaningful experiences and working with purpose, to help change the world for the better. Apply today and be part of our purpose driven journey.
Strong experience in Security Engineering and Cybersecurity, including designing and implementing security solutions across complex environments.
Proficiency in Application Security, such as secure SDLC practices, code review, threat modeling, and vulnerability remediation for web and mobile applications.
Expertise in Network Security, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, network segmentation, and secure configuration management.
Solid background in Information Security, including risk management, security policies and standards, awareness programs, and alignment with industry frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
Experience with security monitoring and incident response using SIEM tools, endpoint protection platforms, and cloud security services (e.g., AWS, Azure, or similar).
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or equivalent are highly beneficial.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams, communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and mentor less experienced team members.

Work arrangement
Hybrid