Senior Security Operations Specialist

About us: 

At United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 715,000 Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.

We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we’re committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing. It’s why our people stick around, whether you live in Melbourne or across regional Victoria, we’re doing the work where it matters most - right in your own community.

As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand.

If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role: 

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our business as a Senior Security Operations Specialist.This is a full-time permanent role based in the Melbourne CBD.
 
This role manages the day-to-day operations within the Security Operations Centre across IT and OT, in a multi cloud environment, including vulnerability scanning and support remediation, security monitoring and incident investigation and response, network security operations and governance, and other security related functions for both IT and non-IT units.  

What you’ll deliver:

•    Monitor security alerts, assess potential threats, and lead the investigation of security incidents, ensuring accurate root cause analysis. 
•    Lead and formulate responses to security incidents, including identification, containment, eradication, and recovery. 
•    Ensure detailed and accurate documentation of each incident, including timelines, actions taken, and lessons learned for future improvement.
•    Conduct vulnerability assessments and prioritise identified risks. 
•    Develop and implement short and long-term vulnerability mitigation strategies. 
•    Collaborate with IT and business teams to remediate vulnerabilities  
•    Manage and maintain vulnerability management systems ensuring proficiency in best practices for threat and vulnerability management.  
•    Track and monitor emerging threats and advise proactive measures. 
•    Drive security administration policy and standards to ensure they are fit for purpose, current and are correctly implemented.  
•    Monitor the application and compliance of security administration procedures across the IT Network Security function. 
•    Maintain accurate and complete security records and ensure requests for support are responded to promptly in line with set standards and procedures.  
•    Play a key role in the creation and maintenance of policy, standards, procedures and documentation for Network Security Management. 
•    Enable the implementation of recommendations arising from IT audits, including any defined corrective measures necessary within the IT Network Security area.  

To succeed in the role you’ll have: 

•    Working knowledge of SIEM, EDR, IDS, SOAR, CASB, DLP, DFIR and Firewall tools 
•    Experience with networks architecture, databases, TCP/IP, VLANs, Cyber vulnerability remediation, and Cyber risk analysis
•    Working knowledge of E8, AESCSF, ISM, ISO standards and frameworks 
•    Technical knowledge of OT or energy industry Cyber Security highly desirable. 

Your career with us:

 We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability. We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be. 

With an embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.

 
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here for more information on how we create and support a diverse and equitable workplace.  

Understand how our benefits can support you. We offer a health and wellbeing subsidy (up to $600 per year), paid parental leave of up to 15 weeks for the primary carer, and more.  

What’s next? 
 
If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working, please still get in touch with us at careers@powercor.com.au

Please submit your application via our Careers website by 5th May 2025. For the full Position Description, reach out to Tamara Duncan from the Talent Team at careers@powercor.com.au 

 
We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. 

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us. 

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.