18 month contract + potential extensionsOffices in Richmond or Geelong (3 days in office, 2 days wfhFederal Government Agency18 month contract + potential extensionsOffices in Richmond or Geelong (3 days in office, 2 days wfhThis is an exciting opportunity for a senior cyber security skilled 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 environment.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 ResponsibilitiesLead proactive monitoring, investigation, and mitigation of security incidentsConduct threat hunting and security event analysisManage complex cyber incidents and forensic investigationsSupport incident response activities and crisis managementDevelop phishing simulations and cyber awareness initiativesResearch emerging threats and vulnerabilitiesPerform SIEM log analysis, reporting, and visualisation within SplunkIdentify and onboard critical data sources into security monitoring platformsCollaborate with Security Operations and IT teams to strengthen security controlsMentor junior team members and drive continuous improvement initiativesProduce incident response reports, threat intelligence briefings,



and operational reportingRequired ExperienceAustralian citizenshipMinimum 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 SkillsDemonstrated familiarity with log aggregation and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) systemsKnowledge 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)Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.
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📌 El1 Cyber Operations Security Expert (Melbourne)
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