Manager Cyber Intelligence

- Temporary, full time (35hpw) opportunity for up to 18 months with the possibility for ongoing.
- Clerk Grade 11/12 - $154,231 to $178,369 base salary p/a plus superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Sydney CBD, and Olympic Park locations - hybrid working conditions and a 50% office presence required. Flexible working arrangements may be available in line with the DCS Flexible Working Policy.

About the role Cyber Security NSW is seeking a Manager Cyber Intelligence to lead the Cyber Intelligence team and to continuously improve cyber intelligence capabilities to strengthen the organisation's cyber resilience and support informed cyber security decisions.

This position requires work outside standard hours on an on-call roster and during cyber incidents.

Key responsibilities

- Lead and develop a high-performing cyber intelligence capability to deliver timely, actionable and trusted intelligence services, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and professional development.
- Direct the delivery and continuous improvement of cyber intelligence services and initiatives to strengthen organisational cyber resilience security outcomes.
- Provide strategic advice and intelligence-led insights to inform executive decision-making, organisational priorities and long-term planning.
- Drive the development and continuous improvement of intelligence frameworks, methodologies and analytical capabilities to enhance the quality and effectiveness of intelligence outputs.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships and stakeholder relationships to strengthen information sharing, collaboration and coordinated responses to cyber threats and risks.
- Lead the identification, assessment and communication of cyber threats and risks to support proactive risk management and informed decision-making.
- Guide strategic analysis of the evolving cyber threat landscape and emerging technologies to inform organisational preparedness and resilience.
- Represent the organisation in strategic forums and stakeholder engagements to influence cyber security outcomes and promote best practice.

Essential requirements

- Must be an Australian Citizen with an ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance at Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) or higher, and willingness to undergo a criminal history and identity verification and ongoing probity checks as a condition of employment.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Australian state and federal cyber security policies and frameworks.
- Willingness and ability to work outside standard business hours when required to support operational and incident response activities.

How to apply Please click 'Apply Online' and submit your application with:

- A resume (max four pages) detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
- A cover letter (max two pages) addressing how you meet the key accountabilities within the Role Description and the Job Advert.





To learn more about the role please review the Role Description or contact the Hiring Manager Jai Satyanarayan via [email protected] Why work for Cyber NSW?

- Flexible working: We offer a broad range of versatile working arrangements.
- Career development: Ongoing learning and development opportunities through expert-led sessions, online training and professional development opportunities.
- Work-life balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-Exec roles) based on a 35-hour work week.
- Wellbeing support: Access to employee assistance programs, including EAP, Fitness Passport, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Inclusive culture: Staff led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including DCS Pride, Young Professionals Network and more.
- Leave entitlements: Four weeks annual leave and paid sick leave, carer's leave, and long service leave.

About the team Cyber Security Defence & Capability (CDC) provides safeguarding measures to strengthen cyber security across the NSW Government. CDC delivers plans for cyber incident recovery and response, develops bespoke intelligence of the cyber landscape and issues alerts for vulnerabilities impacting systems used by NSW Government agencies.

About Cyber Security NSW

Cyber Security NSW provides centralised services and all-of-government leadership to drive a cyber-resilient NSW Government that can safeguard the confidentiality, integrity and availability of government systems, services and data for NSW communities.

Cyber Security NSW is an all-of-government function located within Digital NSW in the Department of Customer Service. Learn more about Our Vision and Cyber Security NSW.

ID Support NSW is a nation-leading business unit in Cyber Security NSW that deliver public-facing advisory services dedicated to assisting victims of identity theft and crime and supports the NSW Governments data breach response. With recent data breaches and increasing fraud, identity resilience is key to preventing misuse. Learn more about ID Support NSW and help shape how identities are protected and remediated in NSW.

Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at $154,231 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Amy Vierboom via [email protected].

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date: Thursday 24 September @ 11:59PM





Careers at Department of Customer Service A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

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Desired Skills and Experience

Cyber Intelligence, Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), Cyber Security Leadership, Intelligence Leadership, Strategic Intelligence, Threat Intelligence Analysis, Cyber Threat Analysis, Cyber Risk Management, Threat Landscape Analysis, Threat Identification, Threat Assessment, Intelligence Operations, Intelligence Services Delivery, Intelligence Frameworks, Intelligence Methodologies, Intelligence Governance, Intelligence Reporting, Intelligence Analytics, Executive Advisory, Strategic Decision Support, Risk Analysis, Cyber Resilience, Organisational Resilience, Incident Response Support, Cyber Incident Management, Threat Monitoring, Information Sharing, Security Intelligence, Cyber Security Operations, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnerships, Cross-Agency Collaboration, Leadership, Team Leadership, People Leadership, Mentoring, Capability Development, Professional Development, Continuous Improvement, Change Leadership, Policy Interpretation, Analytical Leadership.

Cyber Intelligence Team

Leadership, Intelligence Function Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence Programs, Intelligence Capability Uplift, Strategic Intelligence Services, Intelligence Operations Management, Cyber Threat Assessment, Threat Intelligence Production, Intelligence-Led Decision Making, Executive Intelligence Briefings, Cyber Security Advisory, Intelligence Strategy Development, Intelligence Framework Development, Intelligence Methodology Design, Threat Intelligence Maturity Programs, Cyber Resilience Programs, Incident Response Leadership, Cyber Incident Support, Threat and Risk Communications, Strategic Threat Monitoring, Emerging Technology Analysis, Government Cyber Security Programs, Information Sharing Partnerships, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Cross-Government Engagement, Security Operations Support, Public Sector Cyber Security, Intelligence Capability Development, Operational Readiness, Cyber Risk Advisory, Strategic Planning.

📌 Manager Cyber Intelligence (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Department of Customer Service
📍 Sydney