Westpac

Senior Security Cloud Engineer

Westpac
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4 days ago
Sydney, AustraliaSenior

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain automated security controls across GCP and AWS for IAM, network security, encryption, monitoring, and Kubernetes security.
  • Develop Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code guardrails using Terraform, OPA/Rego, Sentinel, GCP Organization Policies, and AWS SCPs.
  • Lead the rollout and adoption of Wiz and integrate cloud security capabilities with identity, security operations, ticketing, and engineering environments.
  • Embed automated IaC, secrets, and container image scanning and policy controls into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Enterprise, Harness.io, and Wiz Code.
  • Build continuous controls monitoring and automated evidence collection using Python.
  • Partner with cloud platform and engineering teams to drive Security by Design, remediate cloud security risks, and strengthen secure cloud, IaC, and Policy as Code standards.

Requirements

  • Strong cloud security engineering experience across GCP and/or AWS, with GCP highly desirable.
  • Hands-on Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code experience, particularly with Terraform.
  • Strong DevSecOps experience embedding security controls and scanning into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Enterprise, Harness.io, or similar tools.
  • Experience with cloud security platforms such as Wiz/CNAPP and with securing Kubernetes environments including GKE and EKS.
  • Strong Python security automation skills, including continuous controls monitoring and automated security processes.
  • Solid understanding of cloud security controls and frameworks such as CIS, NIST, and APRA CPS 234.
  • Ability to engage and influence technical and business stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including employee mortgage rates.
  • Flexible work arrangements and a variety of leave options, including Culture, Lifestyle, and Wellbeing leave.
  • Tailored learning and development opportunities.
  • Volunteering opportunities through community initiatives.
  • Supportive and inclusive workplace with recruitment adjustments available for accessibility needs.
Westpac

About Westpac

10,000+ employees

Westpac is an Australian banking group that provides retail, business, and institutional banking, payments, and wealth/insurance services to consumers and enterprises. Founded in 1817 and headquartered in Sydney, it operates across Australia and New Zealand under brands including Westpac, St.George, BankSA, Bank of Melbourne, BT Financial Group, and RAMS. Its business model centers on deposit-taking, lending, and financial services fees delivered via branches, digital channels, and partner networks.

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