Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre – Melbourne VICVictorian Tertiary Admission Centre Limited (VTAC) Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) enables transparent and inclusive access to education by connecting learners with Victorian universities, TAFE institutes, and independent tertiary colleges.
Each year, VTAC processes around 83,000 tertiary applications and offers, provides information services to applicants and schools, and manages VCE result scaling and ATAR calculations, including for International Baccalaureate and interstate students.
VTAC's IT Services department supports these functions through the maintenance and continuous improvement of systems, infrastructure, and data management.About the roleThe IT Infrastructure and Security Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the security architecture of the organization's IT systems.
This role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems through robust security designs and controls.
The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, a strong understanding of risk management, and a strategic mindset to align security initiatives with business goals.Knowledge and SkillsThe successful candidate will possess all ormost of the following requirements:7+ years' experience in cybersecurity operations, analysis, and incident responseStrong experience securing multi-cloud environments (Azure and AWS, including EC2, VPC, IAM)Deep knowledge of Microsoft security ecosystem (Azure AD, Conditional Access, PIM, Defender, Sentinel) and email security (Mimecast preferred)Broad expertise in security technologies: SIEM, EDR, IAM,



firewalls (incl. Palo Alto), web filtering, vulnerability and patch managementSolid understanding of security frameworks and standards (NIST CSF, ISO *****) and ITIL methodologiesStrong technical knowledge across network, system, and cloud security, including protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SSL) and infrastructure (routers, switches)Experience in threat hunting, incident handling, red teaming, and vulnerability managementKnowledge of application security, secure coding practices, and DevSecOps principlesStrong understanding of common vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and mitigation strategiesExcellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to influence and work across teams independentlySoft SkillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.Proven leadership abilities and experience working across cross-functional teams.High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.Education/QualificationsA Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or a related field; oran equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training such as:Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Certified Cloud Security Qualified (CCSP)AWS/Azure Security SpecialtySABSA, TOGAF, or other architecture frameworksGIAC certifications (e.g., GSEC, GDSA)Networking technologies – routers, switches, and routing protocols.A valid Working with Children Check will be required.
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📌 Infrastructure And Security Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
📍 Melbourne