GRC and Automation Security Engineer (AU)
DroneShield is a global provider of counterdrone defense solutions, specializing in C-UxS AI, RF sensing, AI/ML, Sensor Fusion, Rapid Prototyping & MIL-SPEC manufacturing.
Work with cutting-edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of the world’s most challenging technical problems in Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing, Sensor Fusion, and distributed systems.
This role is in the DroneShield Sydney headquarters in Pyrmont, Sydney, where we currently have approximately 200 staff, expected to grow to approximately 300 by the end of 2026.
About the role
DroneShield is seeking a GRC and Automation Security Engineer with relevant experience to join the team in Sydney, NSW. This role will focus on GRC frameworks, automation, and integration with the rest of security and privacy. You should be tenacious with your curiosity both technically and organizationally about security risks and work cross-functionally to resolve anything we don’t know.
Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations
* The GRC and Automation Security Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing automated systems for assurance, compliance, and regulatory activities.
* Developing scripts in languages like Python and Go to streamline GRC processes.
* Integrating GRC systems with cross-functional stakeholder systems to maintain accuracy and consistency.
* Building or designing systems/services to automate required security and compliance processes.
* Serving as the subject matter expert for control validation within the Security team.
* Improving reporting, metrics, and assurance within GRC and with stakeholders.
* Championing automation in control design for frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, ISM, and E8.
* Responding to customer compliance requirements using efficient processes and methods.
* Working with Platforms Engineering, IT, software, and embedded development teams.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
* BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience.
* Experience working on Security Compliance Programs.
* Minimum 10 years’ experience in related roles, including:
o Security Engineer
o Software Engineer
o GRC Consultant
* Knowledge of the following would also be essential:
o Comfortable on the command line in a Linux-first environment.
o Ability to develop scripts in various scripting languages (Python, Go, etc.) and peer review code/implementation/automation scripts.
o Strong and demonstrable practical experience in visualizing security control information, including dashboards, integrations, or projects in the risk domain.
o Large data and information handling.
* Knowledge of the following would also be desirable:
o Integrations with JIRA, Chat applications, and other integration patterns.
o Familiarity with RESTful APIs.
o Vendor and Customer compliance programs.
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