Cloud Security - Technology Product Owner

As a Cloud Security - Technology Product Owner, you are an expert in cloud security, engineering, and cyber risk management, applying your extensive technical knowledge alongside strong product ownership capabilities to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud solutions.

You are responsible for defining and driving the cloud security product strategy, prioritising backlog, and ensuring delivery of security capabilities that protect enterprise platforms. You partner closely with engineering, platform, and security teams to embed security into cloud-native architectures and DevSecOps practices.

You play a pivotal role in shaping cloud security capabilities, acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders while ensuring alignment to business priorities, risk appetite, and strategic outcomes.

This role is open to candidates based anywhere in Australia.

Our 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 work16 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carersProfessional development programAn epic (free) Telstra mobile phone planLaptop/Device allowance renewed every 2 yearsPurchased Annual Leave schemeDiscounted Telstra products and services

What You'll Do

Product Ownership & Strategy

Define and own the cloud security product vision, roadmap, and backlog aligned to enterprise security strategy and business priorities.Prioritise and manage security initiatives, balancing risk, value, and delivery timelinesAct as the primary point of accountability for cloud security product outcomes, ensuring measurable value deliveryEngage with stakeholders across security, engineering, and business units to align on priorities and roadmap

Cloud Security Engineering & Delivery

Design and implement security controls across cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) aligned to enterprise architecture and standardsEmbed security into cloud-native environments including containers (Kubernetes), microservices, and serverless platformsPartner with engineering and DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and enable DevSecOps practicesLead security design reviews and provide technical guidance across infrastructure, platform, and application layersDrive adoption of security-as-code using infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)

Risk, Assurance & Continuous Improvement

Support threat modelling, risk assessments, and vulnerability management across cloud environmentsEnsure compliance with security standards, policies, and regulatory frameworksSupport audit, assurance, and continuous control validation across cloud platformsMonitor and respond to security incidents, driving root cause analysis and improvement actionsContinuously evaluate emerging cloud security technologies and uplift security posture

Leadership & Ways of Working

Lead prioritisation and execution in an Agile environment, working closely with squads and platform teamsProvide coaching and technical guidance to engineers and junior team membersDrive a culture of secure-by-design, continuous improvement, and automationAct as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor across cloud security and product domains

About You

Required Skills

Strong experience in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)Deep understanding of cloud security architecture and controlsProven experience in Product Ownership / backlog management / Agile deliveryExperience embedding security into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelinesKnowledge of container and Kubernetes securityHands-on experience with cloud security posture management platforms such as Wiz (or similar CSPM tools)Experience with in IAM, Zero Trust, encryption, and secrets managementExperience with security tools (SIEM, CSPM, CWPP)Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable Skills

Experience with automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO27001, NIST, CIS)Experience working in large enterprise / telco environmentsKnowledge of cloud-native security tooling and runtime protection

Qualifications & Experience

8+ years' experience in Cyber Security / Cloud Security / Network SecurityProven experience delivering cloud security capabilities in complex environmentsExperience in Agile / Product Ownership rolesRelevant certifications (Azure Security Engineer, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP) preferred

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.

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