Manager - Cyber Security Operations

• Hybrid work environment
• Permanent position
• Lead a team focused on remaining at the forefront of technology

The Reserve Bank of Australia is hiring for a Manager, Cyber Security Operations to lead a highly skilled medium-sized team on a permanent basis. In this role you will lead and deliver a comprehensive cyber security operations program, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s cyber security strategy. You will provide expert technical leadership and subject matter expertise, managing a high-performance team delivering the full spectrum of cyber security operations services across the organisation. Reporting to the Manager, Cyber Defence Operations Centre, your team of cyber security analysts form part of a larger multi-disciplinary IT Security Services function sitting across the full spectrum of cyber security roles.

About the Role

• Define, lead, and mature the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Cyber Security Operations program, including the development and execution of a long-term strategic plan and roadmap, in alignment with the organisation’s overall cyber security strategy and technology roadmap.  
• Produce and disseminate contextualised, relevant and timely strategic, operational and tactical (technical) cyber operations reports to internal stakeholders.
• You will lead the RBA Cyber Security Operations Team, including (not limited to) its Detect, Hunt and Response functions; as well as providing critical analysis which supports cyber risk management activities, insider threat, posture (vulnerability) management and the RBA's offensive security capability (purple team).
• Work closely with IT Security Services teams, Infrastructure Operations teams, and stakeholders throughout the Bank during cyber security incident response events, providing expert technical guidance, management, and analysis throughout all stages of a cyber security incident.
• Support staff training initiatives, mentoring team members to foster a culture of growth and accountability, and closely monitor their progress to bring out their best potential.
• Represent the RBA at various domestic and international security and cyber threat intelligence forums, conferences and events, remotely or in person, and contribute to establishing the RBA as a key thought leader and contributor within the space. 
• Manage the uplift, development and maintenance of the Bank’s Cyber Security Incident Management process.
• Support cross-functional responsibilities and other duties as strategically directed by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

About You

We are looking for a candidate that is passionate about cyber security and technology, and enjoys sharing that passion with others. Demonstrated experience in a Cyber Security Operations role is essential. Experience leading other Cyber Security teams such as Cyber Security Hunt and Incident Response, and Cyber Security Engineering will be highly regarded. To be successful in this critical role you will possess the following skills:

• At least 3 years' experience in a dedicated cyber security role (with a focus on operations and management), and a background in tactical, operational and strategic decision making. 
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in an adjacent (cyber security or information technology) discipline will be highly regarded.
• Cyber security incident response experience, including the ability to lead and coordinate response efforts during cyber security incidents.
• Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks (i.e. Essential Eight, CIS, NIST, ISO 27001) and experience participating in relevant audits.
• A broad understanding of general cyber security and information technology topics, principles, and regulations relevant to a modern enterprise environment. 
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience managing key stakeholder relationships, and an ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience using technologies including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), Vulnerability Scanners, Attack Surface Management (ASM), and Endpoint/Extended Detection and Response (XDR).
• Strong understanding of IT security protocols, cryptography, authentication, and authorisation.

It is desirable that the ideal candidate have the following qualifications (or similar) and aligned experiences:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Security Blue Team Level 2.
• Security Blue Team Certified Security Operations Manager (CSOM).
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM).

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth and wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drive the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams, and are transparent with each other whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry, and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with a disability, and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.

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