Application Security Engineer - Automation, Telstra

Telstra

Location:
Australia, Flexible

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Not provided

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Job Description:

The Application Security Engineer is a critical contributor in ensuring that the Telstra network delivers a superior network experience for our consumer and business customers. You do this by drawing on your deep levels of telecommunications network expertise and experience to provide specialist analysis, design, development and deployment in network specific technology domains, including developing platform specific technology roadmaps and making technology investment recommendations.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the design and implementation of automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
Embed security practices across the software development lifecycle
Collaborate with teams to coach, share knowledge, and drive best practices
Design and implement end-to-end automation solutions, including API integration and network configuration
Work closely with vendors and influence strategic decisions through hands-on experience
Maintain and enhance automation platforms using tools such as Ansible, GitLab, and Jenkins
Develop scripts for network validation and monitoring
Continuously improve processes, frameworks, and system efficiency
Contribute to the development of next-generation network automation for Telstra Defence

Requirements:

Australian Citizen with Baseline Security Clearance
Proficiency in automation and scripting (Python, Shell, Ansible)
Strong understanding of RedHat Ansible, CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins), and observability platforms (e.g., Splunk)
Experience with infrastructure management in VMware and Linux environments
Solid grasp of network engineering fundamentals (routing, switching, protocols)
Familiarity with secure coding practices and DevSecOps principles
Application security expertise including: Code reviews and vulnerability assessments (SAST/DAST), Security tool integration in CI/CD pipelines, Threat modeling and secure architecture reviews, Incident response and remediation

Nice to have:

Experience in Defence development environments
Exposure to container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH, GWAPT, CSSLP)

What we offer:

Performance-related pay
Access to thousands of learning programs
Global presence across 22 countries
opportunities to work where we do business
Purchased annual leave scheme
Additional Telstra day off
Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 09, 2025

Expiration:
September 24, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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