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About the role 

At Youi, we’re on the lookout for a Network Security Engineer to ensure the security of our network by protecting its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and enhancing our systems and network infrastructure, aligned with our risk profile and sensitivity requirements. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with both on-premises and cloud systems in a collaborative environment. You’ll be part of a team that values strong culture and teamwork, engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders across the business. We offer career progression and value individuals with excellent communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for sharing ideas. 

If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career with us, apply now! 

Ways of working 

Ideally, we prefer someone at our Sunshine Coast headquarters, but we're also considering Fortitude Valley.  

If you're based in Brisbane, you'll need to commute to HQ at least three times a week.  

Key priorities 

• Engineer, deploy, oversee, and enhance Youi’s network and endpoint security infrastructure.  
• Define and establish operational security requirements.  
• Architect and document detailed security infrastructure based on industry best practices.  
• Establish and maintain operational security standards, procedures, and guidelines.  
• Monitor and ensure the reliability and availability of security technologies, including managing device updates and troubleshooting.  
• Create and improve technical solutions and tools for managing security vulnerabilities and automating tasks.  
• Handle and communicate network security incidents to stakeholders based on their sensitivity and importance.  
• Produce comprehensive reports detailing findings, outcomes, and recommendations for advancing infrastructure security.  
• Effectively communicate with diverse customers and stakeholders and collaborate with vendors and technical support services. 

About you 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field, accompanied by experience as a Security Engineer (3+ years is a general indicator).  
• Possession of an Information Security Certification (such as ISC2, SANS, Palo Alto, or F5) is highly advantageous.  
• Extensive hands-on experience in configuring and maintaining security infrastructure, including next-generation firewalls, intrusion detection systems, web application firewalls, authentication systems, log management, and content filtering. 
• Expertise in systems engineering, integration, management, and data networking, with a strong focus on implementing ICT integrations within an enterprise environment. 
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Next-Generation Firewalls (especially Palo Alto), Web Application Firewalls (especially F5 WAF), and Secure Web Gateways or Proxies (experience with Cloud Platforms preferred). 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and PKI is highly desirable. 
• Demonstrated capability to analyse and resolve complex issues. 
• Strong ability to communicate effectively through written and oral channels, including skills in process development, report writing, and operational plan development. 
• Ability to prioritise deliverables according to budget, deadlines, and project priorities. 
• Proficiency in utilising security tools and methodologies to identify and mitigate system vulnerabilities. 
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of network, operating system, and application security. 
• Proven experience in successfully implementing ICT operational security strategies, policies, plans, procedures, and standards, with the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to projects and services. 
• Understanding of ICT business processes, including configuration management, incident management, change management, and release management. 

How to apply 

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. Get to know a little more about us at youi.com.au and click "APPLY NOW" to take that next step.? 

Youi is a part of the Circle Back Initiative, and we commit to responding to every application via our Talent Management Software. 

Our Internal Talent Acquisition team exclusively manages all hiring processes, and we do not accept unsolicited resumes directed to hiring managers. 

About Youi 

At Youi, we believe in challenging to the status quo. We're not your typical insurance company - and that extends to how we sell insurance and hire our team. With over 1,800 employees, we have ambitious goals to keep growing and continue delivering awesome insurance solutions across new products and distribution channels. 

We pride ourselves on our diversity and individuality, both among our employees and the customers we serve. We believe that it is the unique combination of skills, perspectives, and experiences of our people that truly sets us apart.