Information Security Operations Specialist

Careers with Impact 

More than one million Australians trust HESTA with their money. HESTA is a top-performing industry super fund working for real-world impact. We use our expertise and influence to deliver strong long-term returns while accelerating our contribution to a more sustainable world. 
 

HESTA is also an inspiring and rewarding place to work. That’s because what we do makes a difference to the lives of our members. The people who work at HESTA are not only exceptional at what they do, they’re focused on living and creating a strong organisational culture. We’re an industry super fund dedicated to the people who keep our communities going. People who provide some of the best health, education and community services in the world are HESTA members – and we are proud to serve them. 

Bring your authentic and passionate self to this exceptional role #careerswithimpact 

Are you a passionate Information Security professional/Cybersecurity Operations Specialist ready to pivot your career and make an incredible impact?

Join our growing business in this challenging role, responsible for the day-to-day operating effectiveness and efficiency of key Information security controls and managing our security incident response capability.

What You’ll Do: 

Reporting to the Information Security Operations Manager, you’ll take the lead with information systems security monitoring, security event and incident management; and perform cyber incident response investigations and remediation. 

Incident Response Management 

• Proactively triaging and taking the lead on priority Level 2+ security incidents
• Manage the Security Incident Response Plan and associated procedures
• Manage key relationships with internal teams and Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) for the provision of effective Cyber Defense services

Operations and Engineering

• Maintain and keeping abreast of internal/external and current/emerging threat landscape
• Establish processes and procedures to ensure that security operations controls are escalated and managed appropriately
• Information Security reporting and presentations including analysis, metrics and dashboard for senior management and executives.

About You: 

You’ll have experience in a similar role leading/managing security incidents (priority Level 2+) in corporate or consulting, ideally within a regulated industry (superannuation, financial services or fintech). 

Key to success will be your expert knowledge and understanding of Information Security operations including security incident management, external cyber threat environments, Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) systems and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), Cybersecurity principles, concepts and controls, security standards and frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, CVE/CVSS, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO27001/2, CIS Benchmarks) will be advantageous.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, outcome focused and passion for continuous learning. Tertiary qualifications in technology, computer science, engineering or related discipline coupled with certifications in AWS, Cloud Security, CISSP, CRISC, CISM, OSCP, GCFE, GCFA, Cyber Security/Computer Science/engineering will be highly regarded.

Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees 

• Leave for those moments that matter, an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affirmation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave (just to name a few!). 
• Your Professional development matters, up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools. 
• Your health and wellbeing matters, free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7. 
• Your financial wellbeing matters, up to15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options. 

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures and abilities. We welcome and support applications from First Nations people, physically, neuro or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. We are proud to be WGEA accredited as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equity.  

We want all candidates to feel safe, included and provided with the best opportunity to thrive, if you require reasonable adjustments during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of the Talent team careers@hesta.com.au and we’ll call you to discuss.  
 

Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position.