AI Senior Security Capability Engineer

Employment Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 27 Sept :59pm

Job Title: AI Senior Security Capability Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced AI Senior Security Capability Engineer to help shape and strengthen AI security across a diverse range of AI-enabled initiatives. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working independently, and partnering with stakeholders to optimize AI solutions from a security perspective.

Perks & Benefits

• Work-life integration - we understand life happens when you're busy making other plans, so we offer flexibility around where, and when you work
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Professional development program
• An epic (free) Telstra mobile phone plan
• Laptop/Device allowance renewed every 2 years
• Purchased Annual Leave scheme
• Discounted Telstra products and services

What You'll Do

• Assess and enhance the security of AI-enabled applications and solutions.
• Work closely with a variety of teams to ensure AI technologies are secure, effective, and aligned with security requirements.
• Identify risks, including potential information exposure and security gaps within AI implementations.
• Optimize existing AI capabilities rather than building applications from scratch.
• Conduct technology evaluations, security assessments, and proof-of-concept activities where required.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design practical and scalable security solutions.
• Support AI security initiatives across different business areas, adapting to diverse technologies and use cases.

What We're Looking For

• Strong knowledge of AI security principles and practices.
• Experience working with AI technologies and related capabilities, including prompt engineering and AI solution optimization.
• Understanding of technologies such as RAG, MCP, APIs, and AI integrations.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and application security practices.
• Ability to assess architecture, security risks, and technical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive, self-directed approach with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working independently and learning new technologies as required.

Ideal Candidate

• Thrives in ambiguous and fast-moving environments.
• Takes initiative rather than waiting for direction.
• Enjoys engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and teams.
• Can balance technical depth with practical business outcomes.
• Is curious, adaptable, and motivated by continuous learning.
• Brings a consultant-like mindset, helping teams improve and optimize their AI capabilities.

Why Join Us?

This role offers exposure to a broad range of AI security challenges across multiple teams and initiatives. Rather than focusing on a single platform or project, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse problems, influence outcomes, and help shape secure AI adoption across the organization. If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and meaningful impact, this role is for you.

Diversity is more than a policy - it's how we thrive

We know diverse teams deliver better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported - regardless of gender, background, or ability. We strongly encourage women and gender-diverse people to apply and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements or adjustments to the recruitment process.

Working at Telstra

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General's Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We've always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it's endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we're motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most. We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to Disability and Accessibility inbox In a business as big and diverse as ours, there's a huge breadth of career paths available. Uncover opportunities, broaden your experience, and discover the many areas of our organization there is to explore.

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