Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Permanent - Full Time 

Band 8 - $122,746.59 - $137,547.07 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Award winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rates

This role offers a comprehensive opportunity to enhance your skills in cybersecurity, focusing on various aspects such as technical security risk assessment, compliance, and collaboration across multiple technology domains, including networking infrastructure, application layers, and cloud computing.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field plus post graduate qualifications. Or lesser formal qualifications with extensive and Diverse experience working with security tools such as Firewalls, IPS/IDS, SIEM, MS Defender alongside experience with cloud platforms like Azure.
• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity role is desirable.
•  Certification in information security such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CEH, SANS, OSCP is highly desirable
• Certification in Microsoft security such as SC-200/300/400/900 is highly desirable.
• Cybersecurity Prowess: Security standards (e.g., VPDSS, ACSC Essential 8, NIST, ISO27001), and have experience with security encryption protocols, in solving security threats, incidents, and vulnerabilities through proactive solutions.

Yarra City Council is a progressive organisation that takes pride in fostering an inclusive culture. Our mission is to make a positive difference in people’s lives while continually enhancing services for the community.

For further information see the position description or contact Nam Quach, Infrastructure & Security Lead on nam.quach@yarracity.vic.gov.au 

 100734 - Senior Cyber Security Specialist - Position Description.pdf

Applications close on 8 November 2024 at 11:55pm.

 To apply for this role, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.