18 month contract + potential extensions
Offices in Richmond or Geelong (3 days in office, 2 days wfh
Federal Government Agency
18 month contract + potential extensions
Offices in Richmond or Geelong (3 days in office, 2 days wfh
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior cyber security professional to play a critical role in protecting enterprise systems, users, and data while contributing to the delivery of essential services through a complex and evolving technology setting.
Reporting to the Director of Cyber Security Operations, you will be responsible for identifying, investigating, and responding to cyber threats while providing subject matter expertise across cloud, network, and endpoint security domains.
Key Responsibilities
Lead proactive monitoring, investigation, and mitigation of security incidents
Conduct threat hunting and security event analysis
Manage complex cyber incidents and forensic investigations
Support incident response activities and crisis management
Develop phishing simulations and cyber awareness initiatives
Research emerging threats and vulnerabilities
Perform SIEM log analysis, reporting, and visualisation within Splunk
Identify and onboard critical data sources into security monitoring platforms
Collaborate with Security Operations and IT teams to strengthen security controls
Mentor junior team members and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Produce incident response reports, threat intelligence briefings,



and operational reporting
Required Experience
Australian citizenship
Minimum 7 years in IT or cybersecurity, with at least 3 years operating at a management or senior architectural level.
Direct experience leading high severity cyber investigations, threat hunting, and crisis management.
Deep, multi-domain technology experience encompassing cloud environments (AWS, Azure), Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA), and DevSecOps.
Proven track record of aligning security programs with global frameworks such as NIST, ISO *****, or the Australian ASD Essential Eight.
Desirable Skills
Demonstrated familiarity with log aggregation and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) systems
Knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM) and cyber security concepts.
Demonstrated experience implementing and using Incident Response Frameworks (NIST SP ****** Incident Handling Guide, Mitre Frameworks)
Formal tertiary qualifications or industry certifications in a cyber security related field (e.g. Azure/AWS, Splunk Certified)
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