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Your role
At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.
You'll be a part of our IT Security and Risk team based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne. This team plays a vital role in safeguarding the firm’s technology environment, ensuring compliance, and embedding security into every aspect of our operations. They work closely with IT, legal, and business teams to manage risk proactively and maintain client trust.
As a Senior Cloud Security Engineer in our IT Security and Risk team you will:
Design, implement and maintain secure cloud environments that protect systems and data
Maintain secure cloud configurations and monitor compliance within cloud platforms and governance frameworks
Identify and remediate cloud vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across production and development environments
Provide security input into cloud vendor selection, procurement and third‑party risk processes
Support cloud audits, certifications and client due diligence activities
Develop and maintain cloud security improvement plans within governance and risk management frameworks
Coordinate remediation of audit findings and risk treatment actions within agreed timeframes
Work closely with IT, legal and business teams to embed cloud security into projects and governance forums
Build effective working relationships with cloud vendors, auditors and external security partners
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. At Allens we have a hybrid working structure, typically 60% in the office and 40% from home. We would be happy to discuss any other flexible working arrangements that best support you.
About you
You will have:
Experience within professional services or financial services environments (desirable)
Strong knowledge of Azure architecture, governance and operations, including networking, storage, and security in hybrid environments
Hands-on experience with compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001
A solid understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, identity governance and security principles
Skills in automation and Infrastructure as Code, with an understanding of logging, alerting and auditing strategies
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts clearly
A desire to learn, grow, network, mentor others
Your development
In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.
Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.
Our perks
Our benefits include:
Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program
Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families
Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home
Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition
Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people
Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.
How to apply?
We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens.
At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at careers@allens.com.au. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at careers@allens.com.au. The right role for you might be just around the corner!
