Senior Security Engineer - Defence

Position: Senior Security Engineer - Defence

Employer: Xero

Work Arrangement: HYBRID

Visa Framework: Australian Subclass 482 (TSS) / Skills in Demand & 186 ENS Eligible

Xero is an ANZ cloud-based accounting software platform for small businesses and their advisors with millions of subscribers globally.

The role / impactAs a Senior Engineer in Security Defence, you'll design, build and operate the capabilities that help Xero detect and respond to security threats. You'll work across Security Operations, Security Response, CX, Product and Engineering, turning threat intelligence and security requirements into reliable, measurable security controls that keep our customers and our business safe.You'll lead complex technical work, help shape our engineering direction, and build a culture of shared ownership and continuous learning across Security Defence and the wider Security team. It's a role for people who like to Go Bold on hard problems, backed by a team that knows how to Go Fast and figure things out together.The team / how they connectSecurity Defence sits at the centre of how Xero detects, investigates and responds to threats. The team covers detection engineering and security automation, working closely with Security Operations, Security Response and Product Engineering to turn intelligence into practical controls. It's a close knit group that shares knowledge openly, challenges assumptions constructively, and backs each other through high pressure moments.The team is currently working on / Initially, you will focus onDetection, monitoring and response workflows across SIEM, SOAR, EDR and cloud security platformsAutomation that reduces manual toil and speeds up how Security Operations respond to threatsWays to measure detection coverage, control effectiveness and operat

Salary Range: AUD $1,40,000 - $1,89,000 / year (commensurate with skills & experience).

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