Manager Security Automation and Engineering

Job Expectations

Build your career and Australia's future. Not many people can say they are working on building Australia's future. With us you'll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there's equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements. A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Manager Security Automation and Engineering reporting to Senior Manager Cyber Security Engineering.

A bit about your role

This leadership role is responsible for driving the engineering, integration, automation and continuous improvement of nbn's cyber security capabilities while enabling the practical adoption of AI across the Security function. Leading a growing team of engineers, the role partners with stakeholders across Security to modernise platforms, streamline operations, enhance cloud and on-premises security capabilities, and deliver scalable AI-driven solutions. Combining strategic leadership with hands on technical expertise, the successful candidate will help shape security and AI roadmaps, uplift team capability, foster collaboration, and deliver measurable improvements in security effectiveness, operational resilience, and business outcomes.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of cyber security engineering, automation, and emerging AI expertise, with experience leading complex technology initiatives across cloud and on-premises environments. They will have hands on knowledge of security platforms, automation tools, AI/ML technologies, Large Language Models (LLMs), and agent based frameworks, coupled with the ability to design scalable solutions that improve operational effectiveness. Success in this role requires strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills, sound judgement in navigating ambiguity, and the ability to lead, prioritise and deliver outcomes in complex, multi stakeholder environments. A collaborative and adaptable leader, the successful candidate will be committed to continuous improvement, capability uplift, and fostering a safe, inclusive, and high performing culture.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There's so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia's best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We're continuing to create Australia's network-a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.

A more inclusive working world

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars.

• Reconciliation Action Plan
• Accessibility & Inclusion Plan
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer
• active employee-led diversity pillars
• WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women

Equal Opportunities for All

We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us by emailing or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at 2 . Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website. Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Friday, 25th September.

Worker Type Permanent Time Type Full time

nbn is the team behind the design, build and operation of the nbn network - one of Australia's largest technology infrastructure projects, which will help better connect Australians with each other and the rest of the world, no matter where you live. But the nbn network is so much more than access to fast internet. A state of the art communications network opens up a world of possibilities in areas such as education, business, innovation, healthcare, flexibility, and entertainment. It will help ensure our digital future, and give Australians benefits we can all enjoy, for decades to come. At nbn, you'll work with inspirational leaders and innovators in their field, help take on engaging and exciting work, and seek original solutions to new challenges every day. Things move quickly at nbn, and opportunities present themselves all the time. At nbn, you have an incredible chance to broaden your skills and widen your horizons. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to accelerate your career, and shape your own future, along with Australia's.