Application Security Engineer

• Secure Origin Energy's cloud and applications by helping develop the enterprise security environment 
• Stay ahead of emerging threats and attacks by mastering the latest application security techniques 
• Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney based

Delivering good energy starts from within

It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.

 About the role:
 

The Application Security (AppSec) Engineer is a key member of the Security Team and is responsible for supporting the implementation of Cloud Native Application Platform Protection (CNAPP) tool.

The role will support secure application development and work with vendors and internal stakeholders across multiple business units.

This is a 6 month contracting opportunity with further extensions. 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Help develop the enterprise environment that will secure Origin Energy’s cloud and application environment.
• Work with vendors, product owners and developers to establish the solution.
• End to end participation in cloud-based application development.
• Collaboration with developers from various cross-functional teams to ensure applications meet operational standards.
• Collaborate with the technical community in Origin to ensure processes align with project delivered operational standards/controls and recommended secure configuration improvements identified by the platform. 
• Work with vendor to implement a solution that will identify and reduce future vulnerabilities and risk of security breaches across the business.
• Communicate and work effectively with colleagues and customers, understanding key stakeholders by being responsive to their needs and impacts to their business.
• Act as a technical resource to assist the project team and stakeholders in adopting and adhering to best practices as aligned to the applicable standards and controls.

What will you bring?

• Over 5 years’ experience in application security or API development within an AppSec context, including development, design and publishing. working in application security, or API development in a AppSec context; including development, design, and publishing of applications and APIs.
• In-depth understanding of application security risks and secure development practices (e,g OWASP Top 10, OWASP API Top 10).
• Hands on experience in designing, implementing and managing secure software delivery pipelines by integrating application security tooling into CI/CD pipelines and/or IDEs.
• Technical expertise with Web and API security standards (OAuth, SAML, TLS/SSL, encryption, OWASP, Swagger, OpenAPI).
• Experience implementing/operating application security solutions or managing uplift across a complex cyber landscape.
• Cloud native with an understanding of Agile & DevOps models and methodologies for operational environments.
• Good communication skills, ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

So, why join us?

• Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
• Hybrid working environment, opportunity to connect with your team in our CBD office while working from home 2/3 days a week
• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews
• Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
• Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
• A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work! 

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 

To learn more about who we are, and what we do, visit our website: www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

You will be required to meet Origin's employment criteria which may include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.