Staff Corporate Security Engineer

Airwallex1 weeks ago

Location

AU - Melbourne

Type

Full Time

Salary

AUD 180,000 – 250,000

Level

Staff

Role

Security Engineer

Posted

Mar 7, 2026

Full TimeStaff

The role

Summary

A Staff Corporate Security Engineer position at Airwallex, a leading $8B fintech company, focusing on protecting enterprise systems from malware, phishing, and unauthorized access. The role involves incident response, digital forensics, and developing security controls across cloud-based corporate IT infrastructure. Requires 7+ years of security engineering experience with tools like CrowdStrike and Splunk, plus strong scripting skills.

What you'll do

Incident Response Leadership: Lead incident response efforts for malware infections, phishing attacks, and security breaches with comprehensive digital forensics investigation

Security Control Development: Design, develop, test, and evaluate new corporate security controls to protect rapidly scaling business operations

Threat Hunting: Proactively hunt through log sources and security data to identify emerging threats and attack patterns

Security Alert Implementation: Design and implement automated security alerts and workflows to streamline incident response lifecycle

Infrastructure Security: Secure corporate IT infrastructure including identity providers, endpoints, networks, and cloud platforms

Security Tool Management: Deploy, configure, and operate security tooling with focus on measurable security impact and effectiveness

What we look for

Technical

Security Monitoring ExpertiseStrong hands-on experience with CrowdStrike, Splunk, or equivalent security monitoring and SIEM platforms

Threat Analysis SkillsIn-depth understanding of attacker tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) with ability to detect, prevent, and investigate security incidents

Cloud Platform ExperienceExperience with GCP, Alibaba Cloud, or other major cloud security platforms and services

Identity ManagementExperience securing Okta, Google Workspace, and cloud-based VPN services

Endpoint SecurityExperience securing endpoints using MDM tools like Kandji, Microsoft Intune, and related technologies

Scripting ProficiencyStrong scripting skills in Python, Bash, and PowerShell for security automation and tool development

Education

Bachelor's DegreeBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related technical field

Experience

Security Engineering ExperienceMinimum 7+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering or incident response roles within technology companies

Technical CommunicationProven ability to explain complex technical security concepts to non-technical stakeholders and executive audiences

High-Growth EnvironmentExperience working in fast-paced, high-growth startup or scale-up technology environments

Skills

Required skills

Incident ResponseAdvanced incident response and digital forensics capabilities for complex security events

Security Tool ExpertiseProficiency with enterprise security tools like CrowdStrike, Splunk, and SIEM platforms

Cloud SecurityStrong understanding of cloud security principles and implementation across GCP and other platforms

Scripting & AutomationAdvanced scripting skills in Python, Bash, and PowerShell for security automation

Threat IntelligenceDeep knowledge of current threat landscape, attack vectors, and defensive countermeasures

Nice to have

Security CertificationsProfessional certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, or equivalent security credentials

Fintech Security ExperiencePrevious experience securing financial technology platforms and payment systems

DevSecOps PracticesExperience integrating security into DevOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines

Compliance Framework KnowledgeUnderstanding of financial services regulations and compliance requirements (PCI DSS, SOX)

Compensation & benefits

Salary

AUD 180,000 – 250,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity Participation

Stock options and equity participation in a $8B valued fintech unicorn with strong growth trajectory

Global Career Growth

Opportunities to work across 26 global offices with international career development paths

Professional Development

Access to cutting-edge security training, certifications, and conference attendance

Health & Wellness

Comprehensive health insurance coverage and wellness programs for employees

Flexible Work Environment

Modern office facilities with flexible work arrangements and collaborative spaces

Interview process

1
Initial Phone Screen — 30-minute conversation with talent acquisition to discuss background, experience, and role alignment
2
Technical Security Assessment — 60-minute technical interview covering incident response scenarios, threat analysis, and security tool expertise
3
System Design Interview — 45-minute session designing security architecture and controls for enterprise-scale systems
4
Behavioral & Leadership Interview — 45-minute discussion on leadership experience, communication skills, and cultural fit with hiring manager
5
Final Round Panel — 60-minute panel interview with senior security team members and cross-functional stakeholders