Cyber Security Specialist

Purpose of the Role: The Cyber Security Specialist will deliver expert support in cyber operations, security solutions engineering, and governance. This position is integral to ensuring Amana Living’s systems remain resilient against current and future cyber threats, while aligning security strategies with business goals and regulatory requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and Implement Security Strategies: Develop enterprise-wide security policies and frameworks that reflect business objectives and compliance standards. Establish governance structures, timelines, and budgets to drive initiatives.
• Create Security Roadmaps: Outline strategic milestones for security advancements, tracking performance indicators and progress.
• Integrate Security Solutions: Address security across network, cloud, application, and endpoints while ensuring seamless interoperability with existing systems.
• Conduct Risk Assessments: Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities, rank them by impact and likelihood, and recommend effective security measures through cost-benefit analysis.
• Technical Guidance: Provide expertise on emerging threats and industry best practices, ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work alongside IT, Operations, HR, and external partners to embed security practices in workflows and maintain compliance.
• Support Zero Trust Principles: Advocate for continuous authentication and authorization, including micro-segmentation of networks to enhance security.

What You’ll Bring:

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Relevant Cyber Security certifications or equivalent qualifications.
• A passion for cyber security and delivering service excellence.
• Experience in customer-facing technical or security support roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with investigative capabilities.
• Working knowledge of attack vectors, threat tactics, and techniques used by attackers.
• Familiarity with general information security concepts and practices.
• Proactive attitude towards addressing customer issues and resolving problems.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Requirements

• Current National Police Clearance Certificate (no older than six months).
• Proof of current influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations, aligned with Amana Living’s policies.
• Successful Completion of Pre-Employment Health Questionnaire and Reference check
• Working towards or holding a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related disciplines.

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Be part of a caring and supportive team
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• A workplace that values respect, teamwork, and integrity

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!