Junior Cyber Security Engineer

Compass Education Australia
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Come shape the future of education with us. At Compass, we're on a mission to transform the school day for everyone - from staff and students to families and administrators. We build smart, seamless technology that empowers schools to focus on what really matters: learning, growing and thriving. That mission has fuelled our growth into a global scale-up, now supporting 5,000+ schools across three countries, backed by a team of 300+ people. Our all-in-one school management platform is redefining how education communities connect, communicate and operate. We're now looking for a Junior Cyber Security Engineer to join our Technology team in Melbourne. About the Role This is an entry-level role for someone curious, collaborative, and keen to grow their career in cyber security through real, hands-on work. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll help protect Compass' platforms, people, and data, contributing to meaningful security outcomes from day one. What you'll do • Help monitor and triage security alerts, escalating anything significant to senior team members • Assist with vulnerability scans and follow-up remediation across applications and cloud environments • Investigate reported phishing, malware, and suspicious activity, and document what you find • Support incident response activities under the guidance of senior engineers • Help maintain security documentation, runbooks, and knowledge resources • Assist with compliance tasks such as evidence gathering and access reviews • Stay curious about emerging threats and share what you learn with the team • Ad-hoc tasks as requested by your manager