Job Summary
Job DescriptionAbout the Role
We are seeking an experienced AI Senior Security Capability Engineer to help shape and strengthen AI security across a diverse range of AI-enabled initiatives. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working independently, and partnering with stakeholders to optimize AI solutions from a security perspective.
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 work
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
- Professional development program
- An epic (free) Telstra mobile phone plan
- Laptop/Device allowance renewed every 2 years
- Purchased Annual Leave scheme
- Discounted Telstra products and services
What You'll Do
- Assess and enhance the security of AI-enabled applications and solutions.
- Work closely with a variety of teams to ensure AI technologies are secure, effective, and aligned with security requirements.
- Identify risks, including potential information exposure and security gaps within AI implementations.
- Optimize existing AI capabilities rather than building applications from scratch.
- Conduct technology evaluations, security assessments, and proof-of-concept activities where required.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design practical and scalable security solutions.
- Support AI security initiatives across different business areas, adapting to diverse technologies and use cases.
What We're Looking For
- Strong knowledge of AI security principles and practices.
- Experience working with AI technologies and related capabilities, including prompt engineering and AI solution optimization.
- Understanding of technologies such as RAG, MCP, APIs, and AI integrations.
- Knowledge of cloud technologies and application security practices.
- Ability to assess architecture, security risks, and technical solutions.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A proactive, self-directed approach with excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Comfortable working independently and learning new technologies as required.
Ideal Candidate
You are someone who:
- Thrives in ambiguous and fast-moving environments.
- Takes initiative rather than waiting for direction.
- Enjoys engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and teams.
- Can balance technical depth with practical business outcomes.
- Is curious, adaptable, and motivated by continuous learning.
- Brings a consultant-like mindset, helping teams improve and optimize their AI capabilities.
Why Join Us?
This role offers exposure to a broad range of AI security challenges across multiple teams and initiatives. Rather than focusing on a single platform or project, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse problems, influence outcomes, and help shape secure AI adoption across the organization. If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and meaningful impact, this role is for you.
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.
Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of AI security principles and practices
- Experience working with AI technologies and related capabilities
- Experience with prompt engineering and AI solution optimization
- Understanding of RAG, MCP, APIs, and AI integrations
- Knowledge of cloud technologies and application security practices
- Ability to assess architecture, security risks, and technical solutions
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proactive, self-directed approach with excellent problem-solving abilities
- Comfort working independently and learning new technologies
What We Do
We believe it’s people who give purpose to our technology. So we’re committed to staying close to our customers and providing them the best experience. And delivering the best tech. On the best network. Because our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We build technology and content solutions that are simple and easy to use, including Australia’s largest and fastest national mobile network. That’s why we strive to serve and know our customers better than anyone else – offering a choice of not just digital connection, but digital content as well. And that’s why we have an international presence spanning 15 countries, including China. In the 21st century, opportunity belongs to connected businesses, governments, communities and individuals. As Australia’s leading telecommunications and information services company, Telstra is proud to be helping our customers improve the ways in which they live and work through connection.
