NTT DATA is looking for a Security Operations Lead to oversee the day-to-day security operations of our key client's security platform ensuring its security posture is proactively maintained and enhanced. This role serves as the critical liaison between technical teams, governance bodies, and the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC), driving the security aspects of platform management and incident response.

Join a specialist team focused on protecting critical national infrastructure, allowing deep expertise rather than split priorities.

Operate as a true senior, engaging directly with client leadership, influencing strategy, and bridging technical and business perspectives.

Lead GRC efforts with hands-on experience in frameworks like POAM and SRMP, owning outcomes for a single high-impact client mission.

As this role works within the Federal Government space, an Australian Citizen with an NV1 clearance is required. We are unable to progress candidates who do not meet these criteria.

Your day at NTT DATA

You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team to create robust, scalable processes to deliver compliance objectives. Key success factors within this role include:

- Create robust, scalable processes to deliver compliance objectives.

- Provide guidance and expertise on governance and security frameworks to maintain Information Security policies, standards and guidelines to comply with applicable standards, legislation and regulations.

- Demonstrated ability to be involved with security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and deliver post incident reviews.

- Research and identify emerging threats.

- Recommend and monitor security alerts.

- Work closely with the Client's project team to assist with security compliance initiatives and implementing robust security practices.

- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Implement,



manage and review site security processes in compliance with Australian Government security standards and align with the rest of Australia.

- Investigate security breaches and provide timely notifications and reports to government agencies where required.

- Assist with Conduct Code of Conduct and related investigations where required.

- Assist Law Enforcement and National Security Agencies in compliance with TIA Act when required.

- Assist with customer and Government security audits and compliance inspections.

- Manage the security operations centre services.

- Assist as requested to undertake security operations to look for security incident and compromise (based on agreed rules).

- Assist to undertake analysis, investigations, and alerting (based on agreed process).

- Manage and configure the Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) to support the Client's security business requirements.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

- At least 8 years relevant industry security experience.

- Experience performing application vulnerabilities scanning, security alerts monitoring & triage, and using SIEM to monitor security alerts.

- Experience in support tools such as ElasticSearch, Jira & Confluence.

- Hands-on experience with cloud environments, preferably Azure.

Some of the benefits of working with NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a Global and Australian Top Employer and holds Family Friendly Workplace accreditation. We believe in bringing out the best in you by providing an workplace and flexibility that enables you to thrive at work and at home.

As part of the NTT DATA family, here is a small sample of the benefits you will enjoy:

- Flexible and hybrid working

- Leave options that allow you to contribute to your community, study, or just take time to recharge.

- A parental leave policy that supports parents and carers.

- Income protection insurance
- A comprehensive wellbeing program and associated benefits

📌 Security Operations Lead (Canberra)
🏢 Ntt Data
📍 Canberra