Infrastructure Security Engineer

The ROLE

As an Infrastructure Security Engineer, this is a critical role responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the security posture of our organisation's on-premise, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure. This role will see you work closely with Cyber, infrastructure, cloud, network, and development teams to embed security best practices throughout the infrastructure lifecycle, from design and deployment to monitoring and incident response.

Your success in this role will come from a strong blend of infrastructure knowledge, security expertise, and a proactive mindset to identify and mitigate risks.

What YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE

The key accountabilities for this role include:

•  Partner with Technology teams to implement a strategic technology infrastructure plan that aligns with business objectives
• Proactively build and maintain strong relationships with key Technology team members and business stakeholders, ensure clear communication of the status of ongoing tasks and proactively obtain feedback to drive continuous improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and address technology infrastructure security needs and provide technical guidance for projects and initiatives.
• Address all allocated system incidents, change requests and work orders delegated from the Technology team
• Manage and maintain security of servers, storage systems, virtualisation, and other critical infrastructure components
• Work with the cyber team and Infrastructure engineers to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based and on-premise security solutions for the company
• Serve as a technical point of contact for all security aspects of the company’s cloud and on-premise infrastructure
• Establish security requirements for cloud and on-premise computing solutions and ensure compliance with those requirements by designing new solutions or modifying existing solutions
• Develop and enforce technology infrastructure policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance and security
• Monitor and analyse system performance, security vulnerabilities, and capacity planning to proactively address potential issues
• Provide guidance and technical expertise to the Infrastructure team designing, implementing, and maintaining the organisation’s technology infrastructure security posture

What YOU’LL NEED TO THRIVE

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in Infrastructure and cloud engineering or a related field.
• Experience working within similar corporate / retail environments, partnering with Technology team and the business to achieve business outcomes and optimise customer / end user experience

Technical Skills

• Extensive knowledge of cloud, on-premises, and hybrid infrastructure technology, including implementation, operation, and optimisation
• Proven ability to prioritise and plan, making insightful recommendations with an enterprise-wide consideration for technology and business needs
• Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, or Azure
• Sound technical skills and knowledge relating to support of UNIX systems (AIX/Linux); VMWare virtualisation software; Windows Server platforms, Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Assist in the configuration and optimisation of security monitoring tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, cloud security posture management tools).
• You will bring extensive experience in patch management for Windows, AIT, Linux and OVM OS servers
• You will bring extensive experience in Microsoft Entra administration, experience in scripting as well as expert knowledge of Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud hardening principles
• Support internal and external security audits by providing necessary documentation and evidence.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of infrastructure security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Configure and maintain security policies for Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), Network Access Control (NAC), ZTNA and DLP security solutions.

Why work for us?

Our purpose at David Jones is to ‘inspire like no other’, and culturally we aspire to be THRIVING.  In our thriving culture, our people will be at their best as individuals and as teams.  Our thriving cultural foundations are defined by the behaviours each and every one of us display.  It’s our commitment and responsibility to ensure that as individuals and as a collective, that we are living our cultural foundations.

• Unique opportunity to be part of a highly engaged, successful team, focused on the transformation of an iconic Australian brand
• A competitive remuneration package including performance-based incentives
• Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance
• Parental leave policy of 18-weeks paid leave for the primary carer, and 3-weeks paid leave for the supporting partner
• Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to partner benefits
• An additional day of leave for your birthday along with time to support charitable work
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program
• Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices, driving change in the retail landscape
• Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions

About Us

Since 1838, David Jones’ limitless quest for innovation and progress established the brand as Australia’s original influencer in fashion and lifestyle. Having revolutionised the way Australians shop, David Jones’ creation of a social centre inspired and created lasting memories for past, present and future generations. Today, our vision to inspire Like No Other drives us to continue this legacy in our ambitious purpose to be the destination that inspires, with experiences and services Like No Other.

Our Thriving cultural pillars inspire our people to deliver on our vision and purpose.  We are Customer Obsessed; curious to understand and dedicated to delighting them with seamless solutions as one team. We care for our people, customers, partners and community by creating Inclusive environments through belonging and respect. We Empower with implied trust to act with integrity, value our unique skills and be accountable for our decisions.  We constantly seek Innovative ways of improving, changing and exploring ways that we can inspire.

David Jones is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.