Senior Security Engineer (Investigations)

TL;DR

Senior Security Engineer (Investigations): Leading high-complexity security investigations and incident response activities within a large-scale SaaS environment with an accent on digital forensics, threat hunting, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on designing scalable detection logic, improving incident response workflows, and mentoring team members to enhance operational maturity.

Location: Hybrid (Australia - Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide)

Company

Canva is a global design platform dedicated to empowering everyone to create professional-quality visual content.

What you will do

• Lead high-complexity investigations involving sophisticated techniques and potential legal or regulatory considerations.
• Coordinate with Legal, People, and Security teams on evidence handling, privacy, and response activities.
• Develop and improve detection logic, correlation rules, and alerts across SIEM and EDR platforms.
• Proactively conduct threat hunting and anomaly detection exercises across the environment.
• Design and improve scalable tooling, workflows, and operational processes for incident detection and response.
• Act as an escalation point and incident coordinator during active security incidents.

Requirements

• Experience leading or coordinating security investigations, digital forensics, or incident response in complex environments.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience investigating macOS, Linux, and Windows systems.
• Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as Python, Golang, or Java.
• Experience building or improving detection, automation, or case management workflows at scale.
• Confidence working with SIEM, EDR, and endpoint telemetry tools.

Nice to have

• Experience with insider threat programs or user behavior analytics (UBA/UEBA).
• Familiarity with DLP technologies and endpoint monitoring solutions.
• Exposure to legal evidence handling, privacy investigations, or law enforcement collaboration.
• Experience operating in cloud-native or large-scale SaaS environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity packages for all employees.
• Inclusive parental leave policy supporting all parents and carers.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and office setup.
• Flexible leave options to support personal recharge and work-life balance.
• Collaborative environment with a focus on trust, transparency, and continuous growth.