Cyber Security Engineering Principal
- Lead the design, implementation and validation of cyber security controls across enterprise IT and Operational Technology environments.
- Provide expert security architecture advice, assess threats and vulnerabilities, and support incident response and strategic security initiatives.
- Help uplift cyber maturity through secure-by-design practices, contemporary security technologies and ongoing improvement.
At Water Corporation we're shifting our focus to the next phase of our strategic plan - building on strong foundations to strengthen capabilities, modernise systems, and accelerate innovation across the business. This phase is about elevating how we deliver technology services: making them faster, more responsive, and more closely aligned to the needs of our people, our operations, and our customers. To support this evolution, we're recruiting for key roles that will be pivotal in strategically shaping a modern, collaborative, and customer‑centric Information & Technology Group. If you're excited about leading innovation, finding smarter ways of working, and making a meaningful impact, now is the perfect time to join us.
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home or negotiate flexible work hours
- An additional 2 well-being days each year
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
About the role
In cyber security, hoping threats won't happen isn't a strategy. Protecting a critical infrastructure organisation requires strong planning, modern security controls, and continual improvement.
As our Principal Cyber Security Engineer, you'll play a leading role in strengthening Water Corporation's cyber security capability and resilience.
You'll work across enterprise IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments, helping to design, implement, and continuously improve security controls that reduce risk and protect our people, systems, and services.
What the role will involve
As a highly experienced cyber security professional, you will:
- Lead the design, implementation and validation of cyber security controls across IT and OT environments
- Provide expert advice on cyber security architecture, security design and technology decisions
- Support the Manager Cyber Security Engineering in delivering strategic security initiatives
- Identify emerging threats, vulnerabilities and risks, recommending practical mitigation strategies
- Participate in design reviews and provide security guidance for infrastructure, applications and technology projects
- Contribute to the organisation's cyber security maturity program
- Support incident response activities, including investigation, containment and remediation
- Research and implement contemporary cyber security technologies, standards and practices
- Promote secure-by-design principles across cloud, network and identity security domains
What the role will offer
This is an opportunity to influence cyber security outcomes at scale.
You'll work on a diverse portfolio of initiatives that strengthen organisational resilience and uplift cyber maturity across the business.
You will also benefit from:
- Exposure to enterprise-scale cyber security challenges
- Meaningful work protecting critical infrastructure
- Opportunities to shape strategy and technical direction
- Ongoing learning and professional growth
- A supportive team environment that values collaboration and knowledge sharing
What you’ll bring to the role
We're looking for an experienced cyber security professional with strong technical expertise and a strategic mindset.
Ideally, you'll have:
- A tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science or a related discipline
- Significant experience designing, implementing and managing cyber security controls
- Strong expertise in cloud security, identity security and network security
- Experience working within modern cloud environments, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps and Agile delivery models
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Experience planning, designing, procuring or operating cyber security infrastructure and services
- The ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- A passion for continuous improvement and staying current with emerging threats and technologies
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close Thursday 19th November 2026
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.
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