Senior Manager - Security Engineering

About the Role

Reporting to the CISO, you will lead a team of security engineers responsible for the design, implementation and management of security controls across identity, cloud, network, endpoint and email security. You will work closely with Technology and Business leaders to embed security into platforms and processes while driving key security initiatives and capability uplift.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation making significant investments in cyber security, with strong executive support and a clear security transformation roadmap.

Key Accountabilities

Team Leadership and Strategy

Lead and develop a high-performing Security Engineering team.

Define and deliver the Security Engineering roadmap aligned to business objectives and risk appetite.

Manage security technology vendors and strategic partnerships.

Partner with Infrastructure, DevOps, Risk, Compliance and Technology leaders across the business.

Contribute to security policies, standards and governance practices.

Security Tool Engineering

Oversee the implementation and management of security technologies across network, cloud, endpoint, email and identity domains.

Drive security standards, hardening initiatives and network security governance.

Evaluate and introduce new security technologies and capabilities.

Lead cloud security and DevSecOps security controls.

Provide engineering leadership during cyber security incidents and recovery activities.

Identity, User Access and Privileged Access Management

Own and enhance Avant's Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) capabilities.

Optimise Joiner, Mover and Leaver (JML) processes and access governance.

Manage PAM, SSO and Federated Identity platforms.

Ensure identity controls meet regulatory, audit and compliance requirements.

Skills and experience required:

You are an experienced cyber security leader with a strong technical background and a passion for building high-performing teams.

Proven experience in cyber security, including leadership of technical teams.

Strong expertise across cloud, network, identity and security engineering domains.

Experience with IGA, PAM, SSO, network security and vulnerability management.

Exposure to regulated industries such as financial services, insurance or healthcare.

Knowledge of frameworks including APRA CPS 234, ISO 27001 and Essential Eight.

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM or GIAC (highly regarded).

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

About Avant

Avant is Australia’s leading medical defence organisation, proudly supporting medical professionals for over 130 years. With more than 90,000 members, including health practitioners and medical students across every state and territory, we provide trusted, market-leading products and services tailored to their professional, personal, and practice needs.

Join an organisation with purpose, one that genuinely exists to support its members and improve healthcare in Australia. You'll work with committed, passionate colleagues in an environment that values both rigour and collaboration.

For further information, please contact Sue Allen, Talent Acquisition Business Partner on 0429 404 856.

Avant supports doctors so they can serve Australia's diverse communities. Having diversity in our workforce brings valuable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support healthcare professionals.

We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with caring responsibilities.

Our inclusive workplace is somewhere everyone can succeed.

Ready to join us? If you're passionate about supporting Australia's healthcare professionals, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us at careers@avant.org.au