Sydney; Australia Remote; Melbourne Hybrid Employment

Neara is hiring a Senior Security Engineer (Software & Platform)

About the Role

The role involves designing and implementing security measures within software and platform systems, ensuring robust protection against threats while supporting scalable engineering practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy secure software architectures
  • Integrate security practices into platform development
  • Conduct threat modeling for new and existing systems
  • Evaluate code for security vulnerabilities
  • Implement encryption and access controls
  • Support incident response and post-mortem analysis
  • Collaborate with development teams on secure coding standards
  • Monitor systems for suspicious activity
  • Maintain compliance with security policies
  • Automate security testing in CI/CD pipelines
  • Assess third-party risks and dependencies
  • Develop security tooling for internal use
  • Lead security reviews during product planning
  • Respond to security alerts and breaches
  • Document security policies and procedures
  • Improve authentication and authorization mechanisms
  • Perform regular system hardening
  • Advise on secure cloud infrastructure
  • Stay current with emerging threats and trends
  • Mentor engineers on security best practices
  • Coordinate with external auditors
  • Ensure secure deployment workflows
  • Validate security controls through testing
  • Drive adoption of security standards
  • Optimize detection and response capabilities

Nice to Have

  • Master's degree in cybersecurity or related field
  • Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, or CISM
  • Experience with large-scale distributed systems
  • Background in red teaming or offensive security
  • Familiarity with regulatory standards
  • Public speaking or conference experience
  • Open-source contributions in security tools
  • Experience in high-growth startups
  • Knowledge of mobile security principles
  • Experience with zero-trust architectures

Compensation

Competitive salary with benefits

Work Arrangement

Remote with flexible hours

Team

Collaborative engineering team focused on product development

About the Role

This position plays a key role in integrating security into both software and platform infrastructure. The engineer will work across teams to ensure security is embedded from design through deployment.

What We Value

We prioritize practical problem-solving, clear communication, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. Candidates should demonstrate initiative and a commitment to long-term security resilience.

Available for qualified candidates

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Neara
Neara uses advanced machine learning to create engineering-grade, physics-enabled digital twins of electricity grids across four continents, enabling asset owners to understand challenges and implement viable solutions across millions of kilometers of infrastructure. The company empowers global utilities to simulate extreme weather and structural stress at scale to pinpoint risks, optimize investments, and build a more resilient energy future.
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category security
Posted 17 days ago