Senior Security Platform Engineer I

The Senior Security Platform Engineer I at Zip Co Limited is a pivotal role within the Security and DevSecOps Engineering team, focusing on designing and enhancing security platforms that safeguard the company's cloud and endpoint environments. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement from Zip's Sydney office, providing an opportunity to collaborate closely with platform and DevOps teams.

Key responsibilities include owning and operating essential security platforms, integrating security tools with cloud environments, embedding security controls into CI/CD pipelines, and automating guardrails using Infrastructure as Code. The role also involves tuning security tools to improve performance and partnering with DevOps teams to implement secure cloud configurations.

Candidates should have proven experience in cloud security engineering, particularly within AWS environments, and hands-on experience with modern security tools such as EDR/XDR platforms and SASE solutions. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation, scripting languages such as Python or Bash, and a strong engineering mindset with an automation-first approach are essential.

Zip Co Limited offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of paid leave annually, 16 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers, mental health and wellness initiatives, and access to the Flare Benefits Hub. The company fosters a culture that values customer focus, ownership, collaboration, and innovation, providing employees with opportunities for growth and development.