Cyber Security Specialist

At PageUp, we believe that great companies start with great people. That’s why we’ve built a suite of highly configurable HR technology solutions that make attracting, recruiting, onboarding, and retaining top talent simple. From our entrepreneurial beginnings in Melbourne, we’ve grown into a global organisation with established teams across the globe and following our acquisition by EQT, we’re in an exciting growth and transformation phase. This investment is bringing fresh opportunities, including new roles to scale and support our ambitious growth plans.

The Role 

Reporting to the Head of Security and Compliance you'll play an important role in safeguarding the platform and its customers' data. The ideal candidate is a hands-on security practitioner with 5 to 7 years of experience in cloud security, vulnerability management, and security tooling.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Security Projects: Lead, design, and document scalable cybersecurity projects; partner cross-functionally to translate business needs into secure solutions.
• Cloud and AI Security: Drive cloud security design and gap assessments. Embed AI security controls into PageUp’s AI products, applications, and infrastructure. 
• Vulnerability & Risk Management: Conduct routine vulnerability assessments and risk analyses across applications and infrastructure to ensure policy compliance.
• Security Stack Management: Implement and optimize security tooling, including AWS Security, WAF, CSPM, Cloud workload protection, Attack surface management, DLP, and data encryption.
• SIEM & SOC Governance: Implement and manage SIEM solutions to centralize log visibility and provide operational governance over external SOC providers.
• Incident Response: Investigate security incidents and risks, leading post-incident reviews with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Compliance & Governance: Implement technical tasks to support ISO 27001 compliance.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or equivalent.
• Security industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP or equivalent or actively pursuing them.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AWS cloud platform and AWS security features such as IAM roles, Security groups, VPC, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Security Hub etc.
• Working knowledge of AI security concepts and tooling, and ability to leverage AI for productivity.
• Strong knowledge of network and security protocols, cloud workload protection, application and OS vulnerabilities, cryptography and remote access solutions.
• Working knowledge of one or more scripting languages (python, json, yaml, bash, powershell, etc.)
• Good understanding of ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks, ACSC Essential 8 controls, and OWASP standards.
• Strong attention to detail, a can-do attitude, an analytical mind and outstanding problem solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels with clear and confident communication.

And of course, the perks

There’s something for everyone in the benefits we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package and wellbeing allowances.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your personal and professional growth.
• Flexible working.
• "Awesome Days" (extra leave to do something amazing!).
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that deeply values diverse perspectives.

Equal Opportunity at PageUp

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.

At PageUp, we encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Building diverse teams is the foundation of our success, so if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single criteria on the job description, please still reach out. We'd love to have a chat and see how you could add value to the team.