Cyber Security Lead: Strategy, Risk & Incident Response

Blacktown City Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Training and development

Fitness Passport access

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is seeking a Cyber Security Coordinator to protect the Council's systems, networks, information and devices from cyber threats. You will lead the implementation of the Cyber Security Strategy, develop the Cyber Security Framework and collaborate with business units to embed security into technology projects and changes.

This hands-on role combines strategic and operational work: assessing vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments, developing mitigations, and overseeing

Qualifications

• Strong cyber security knowledge and ability to interpret complex information for diverse audiences.
• Experience in vulnerability assessment, risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Familiarity with security technologies and incident response processes.

Responsibilities

• Assess vulnerabilities and conduct risk assessments.
• Develop mitigation plans and oversee security technologies (firewalls, IDS, antivirus).
• Manage cyber incidents and coordinate response activities.

Skills

Cyber security

Risk assessment

Incident response

Forensic analysis

Firewalls

IDS

Antivirus

Security monitoring

Stakeholder management

Plain English communication

Tools

Firewalls

Intrusion Detection Systems

Antivirus software

Job description

Blacktown City Council is seeking a Cyber Security Coordinator to protect the Council's systems, networks, information and devices from cyber threats. You will lead the implementation of the Cyber Security Strategy, develop the Cyber Security Framework and collaborate with business units to embed security into technology projects and changes.

This hands-on role combines strategic and operational work: assessing vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments, developing mitigations, and overseeing