Security Operations Engineer

Joining the Metcash Family

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.

Being part of something bigger means you’re part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities.

It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you’ll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join Metcash as a Security Operations Engineer as part of our growing Cybersecurity team.

Your role will be responsible for safeguarding Metcash’s information systems and infrastructure by implementing and managing security systems and controls.

The Security Operations Engineer collaborates daily with IT teams and 3rd party vendors to identify and address vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and ensure the overall resilience of the organization's security posture.

In this Role

• Cloud Security Posture - Monitoring and Remediation : Respond to 3rd level cyber security incidents arising from cloud security alerts, staff or MSSP providers.
• Vulnerability Management : Actively participate in regular security assessments and vulnerability scans on IT and OT resources across the organisation to identify and address security weaknesses.
• Access and Identity Management : Provide subject matter expertise with security and controls for Azure Active Directory (EntraID) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) to enforce least privilege access.
• Compliance and Governance : Ensure technology and environments comply with industry standards and regulations including SOCI, ASD Essential 8 and NIST CSF.
• Security Configuration and Hardening : Adherence to security configurations and hardening practices for Azure resources and related landing zone guard rails.
• Threat Intelligence and Analysis : Maintain IOC register and related investigation findings with MSSP vendors. Respond to Phishing and BEC requests and escalations.
• Security Automation : Work with service fulfillment teams and partner vendors to streamline incident response.
• Documentation and Reporting : Maintain up to date and comprehensive documentation of security configurations, incidents, and remediation efforts.

You’re Likely a Match If

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cyber security, or related field (preferred).
• 7+ years experience in SOC operations or large Security Enterprise Team, notably in an environment with outsourced services.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, MS Security Operations Analyst (SC-200), MS Identity and Access Admin(SC-300), MS Azure Security Engineer Associate (az-500).
• Experience working in blue team operations and continuous defensive posture management.
• Demonstrable knowledge of ASD Essential 8 security controls and enforcement patching, MFA, whitelisting, Conditional Access.
• Experience in incident response coordination.
• Vendor management and SLA oversight experience.
• Experience in Logistics / Supermarket / Retail / Wholesale industries or Critical Infrastructure will highly regarded.

Life at Metcash

Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!

Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.

Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

Proudly awarded Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion .

Recognised as 45th in the global "Equileap Top 100" for initiatives on gender equity.

A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2022-2023.

Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, Our Local .

About Us

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company.

We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector.

Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.

We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply.

Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Join us and be part of something bigger!

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