Cyber Security Specialist

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

 

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

 

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

A career that matters and lasts

 

As the Cyber Security Specialist, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible. 

 

• Competitive Salary starting from $194,088 (10 day fortnight)
• Available to you is the option to work a 9-day fortnight with RDOs every second week

 

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

Ask us about:

 

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The opportunity:

 

As the Cyber Security Specialist for our Advanced Energy Management System (AEMS) project, you will play a crucial role in managing Operational Technology (OT) cyber security risks, providing situational awareness, responding to security incidents, and ensuring conformance to industry standards. You'll be a key player in ensuring the high availability of our AEMS and other critical operational technology environments.

 

What You'll Do:

 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business
• Provide expert cyber security advice to achieve business outcomes
• Respond to cyber security incidents under the guidance of the Team Leader
• Support OT teams in determining the security requirements for application and infrastructure technologies
• Manage system and application patching, firmware management, and perform risk and vulnerability assessments
• Ensure adherence to the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) legislative requirements

The people you'll join:

 

Are you ready to be part of a transformative initiative that will shape the future of energy network management? Powerlink is embarking on the delivery of our new Advanced Energy Management System – this project will lay the foundations for Powerlink to become the renewable grid of the future. 

 

We are seeking passionate professionals to help us deliver cutting-edge technologies that will streamline processes, enhance customer experience, and introduce innovative ways of working.

What you'll bring:

 

• Degree qualification in Engineering or IT
• Cyber security accreditations (i.e CISSP, CCNA or GIAC)
• ITIL certification is desireable

 

You will have proven experience in applying cybersecurity knowledge to an OT environment. You will be highly analytical and be able to undertake in-depth threat analysis, static and dynamic analysis, reverse engineering, and network forensics.

 

You can resolve cyber security incidents promptly and effectively, and have hands-on experience with IP networking cyber security tools such as Next Generation Firewalls, Network IDS/IPS, and network traffic-based anomaly systems.

 

Knowledge of frameworks and standards such as AESCSF, ISA/IEC 62443, or NIST SP 800-82 is also required.

 

You will thrive in stakeholder management and be a Cyber Security ambassador for the organisation.

Find your possibility today:

 

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Sunday 23rd of March 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 

 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Nix at nix.lapham@powerlink.com.au

 

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Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

 

We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. Read more about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by visiting our careers site for more information!

 

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Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As advocates of the Circle Back initiative, we pledge to respond to all applications promptly. 

 

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