Developer Team Lead

• Information Technology Services – Cyber Security

• Full-time, permanent position commencing in January 2025

• Base salary will be in the range $111,154 - $124,619 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)

• Based at our Long Pocket campus

About This Opportunity 

AUSCERT (the Australian Cyber Emergency Response Team) is seeking a suitably qualified Team Lead to manage the Developer and System Administrator group on their day-to-day operational work and project related objectives. This role will also assist the General Manager in implementing strategic initiatives that will maintain AUSCERT as a premier commercially based computer and network security organisation.

AUSCERT is a not-for-profit, leading Cyber Emergency Response Team for organisations in Australia and the Pacific. Based at The University of Queensland, AUSCERT helps members prevent, detect, respond to and mitigate cyber threats. AUSCERT publishes vulnerability data, threat intelligence and other relevant resources for information security and IT professionals and remains on-call for members after hours. Formed in 1993, AUSCERT is one of the oldest CERTs in the world. The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia's premier learning and research institutions. UQ is renowned nationally and internationally for the quality of its teaching and research and enjoys ranking in the top 100 universities globally. AUSCERT leverages UQ’s IT infrastructure for commodity-type resources and operates a bespoke environment for specialist CERT infrastructure and tools, internally supported by dedicated security system administrators. For further information visit our website www.AUSCERT.org.au and www.its.uq.edu.au.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of developers to deliver projects, overseeing system administration and ensuring secure, efficient technology operations.

• Maintain and enhance technology infrastructure, including AWS services, on-premises virtual machines, and containerised applications, to support AUSCERT's objectives.

• Develop and implement an information security management system and supervise the software development life cycle in alignment with organizational standards.

• Support the General Manager with strategic initiatives and operational responsibilities, contributing to research and service delivery across AUSCERT teams.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• Salary packaging options

About You

• Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent, with postgraduate qualifications or substantial progress toward them; or a comparable mix of relevant experience and education/training.

• A demonstrable interest in information security and the infosec community.

• A broad knowledge of the information technology area, including some or all of operating systems, system architecture, system administration, systems programming languages, network protocols and/or Public Key Infrastructure:

  • AWS Cloud Infrastructure

  • DevOps (Particularly using Ansible & AWS Cloudformation)

  • Linux Operating Systems (preferably RHEL and/or Debian)

  • Programming/Scripting - Either Python or Bash

  • Modern network protocols and security as it pertains to Cloud-based infrastructure (Subnets, Load balancing, Firewall/Security Groups)

• Strong interpersonal skills for clear, confidential communication with diverse audiences, ensuring technical and policy accuracy in all content.

• Demonstrable level of integrity and honesty commensurate with a position of trust 

• A proven ability to prepare risk assessments and policies and procedures in support of organisational requirements/goals

• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to thoroughness and results

• Proven commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of networking, computer and security standards, state-of-the-art developments and products.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc. 

Work Rights: 

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Ivano Bongiovanni, General Manager, AUSCERT via i.bongiovanni@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close 2 December 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-43630). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for early December 2024.

Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early