Senior Cyber Security Engineer

We're expanding our Cyber Security team and are looking for experienced Senior Cyber Engineer to help strengthen and evolve our enterprise security capabilities. In these roles, you'll play a critical part in designing, implementing and optimising cyber security controls across areas including Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Network Security, Email Security and Cloud Security. Working closely with technology teams and stakeholders, you'll help deliver resilient, secure technology outcomes while driving continuous improvement across our cyber security environment.

Your Role in Action  

• Strengthen and safeguard our cyber security environment by managing critical technologies across Identity & Access Management (IAM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Network Security, and Cloud Security.
• Design, implement, and optimise security controls that protect our systems, data, and digital assets from evolving cyber threats.
• Monitor, maintain, and enhance enterprise security platforms to ensure they remain resilient, effective, and aligned with industry best practice.
• Contribute to the delivery of strategic cyber security projects, supporting the deployment of new technologies and the continuous uplift of our security capability.
• Investigate security incidents, vulnerabilities, and emerging risks, driving effective remediation and strengthening organisational resilience.
• Partner with infrastructure, cloud, network, application, and project teams to embed security-by-design principles and deliver secure technology outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, process optimisation, and the enhancement of cyber security controls, engineering practices, and operational effectiveness.
• Support governance, audit, and compliance activities, ensuring security controls, documentation, and processes meet regulatory requirements and organisational standards.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Experience working across cyber security, infrastructure, networking, cloud technologies, or related technology environments, with a passion for protecting and enhancing digital capabilities.
• Hands-on experience supporting enterprise security solutions, including Identity & Access Management, Network Security, Email Security, Data Protection, and/or Cloud Security technologies.
• Strong understanding of cyber security principles, risk management practices, security controls, and industry standards and frameworks.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and deliver effective solutions in complex environments.
• Ability to automate, streamline, and improve processes using scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, practical advice for both technical and non-technical audiences.​

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.  
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 12 August 2026

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We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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