ICT Systems & Security Manager

Microflite Aviation; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Microflite Group is a leading aviation group based in Melbourne, seeking an experienced ICT Systems and Security Manager to lead the ICT function, strengthen cyber security and support a diverse set of aviation businesses.

You will manage infrastructure, cloud services and security controls while delivering projects to improve reliability, integration and service delivery across the group.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on ICT leadership across infrastructure and security.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune and Defender.
• Experience delivering ICT projects including migrations and upgrades.
• Ability to assess and improve reliability, security and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the ICT team and ensure effective service delivery.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership and implement significant system changes.
• Set technical direction for infrastructure, cloud services, networking, and telecommunications.
• Review and improve the technology environment to simplify and standardize systems.
• Lead ICT projects from requirements through delivery and handover.
• Manage cyber security risks and security controls implementation and effectiveness.
• Prepare ICT for service disruptions with backup, recovery, and response plans.
• Maintain ICT governance documentation and drive improvement actions.
• Manage suppliers, investments and expenditure to deliver value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology priorities with operations.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Azure

Entra ID

Intune

Microsoft Defender

Enterprise networking

Disaster recovery

Security controls

Leadership

Tools

AWS

Job description

ICT Systems & Security Manager – Lead Technology. Strengthen Cyber Security. Enable Aviation.

Location: Moorabbin Airport, in Melbourne’s South-East

Full Time, Permanent

Remuneration: $140,000 - $160,000 + superannuation

Microflite Group is seeking an experienced ICT Systems and Security Manager to lead its ICT function and strengthen the technology and security capabilities supporting a diverse aviation group.

You will lead the ICT team, oversee infrastructure and business systems, and deliver projects that improve reliability, integration and service delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring you to work directly with systems, troubleshoot complex issues and contribute to technical implementation alongside the team. You will also manage cyber security risks, oversee security controls and embed security into technology planning and everyday operations.

Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will combine strong technical expertise with practical leadership to keep our systems secure, resilient and responsive to operational needs.

Why Microflite Group?

Microflite Group brings together four distinct aviation businesses – Microflite Aviation, Par Avion, Airlines of Tasmania, and Cambridge Airport, under a single group model united by shared purpose, strong capability, and clear alignment. Together, these businesses form a connected aviation group with a strong commitment to safety, excellence, and working better together.

Professionalism, safety, and people sit at the core of everything we do, and we are proud of the diversity of our operations, believing we are stronger because of our differences, not despite them. Working at Microflite Group means being part of an organisation that values expertise, encourages accountability, and recognises the importance of every role in delivering safe, reliable outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

As our ICT Systems and Security Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop the ICT team, setting clear priorities, allocating resources and ensuring effective service delivery.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, working alongside the team to resolve complex issues, evaluation solutions and implement significant system changes.
• Set the technical direction for infrastructure, business systems, cloud services, networking and telecommunications across the group.
• Review and improve the technology environment, identifying opportunities to simply, integrate and standardize systems.
• Lead ICT projects from business requirements and planning through delivery and handover, managing scope, suppliers and operational impacts
• Manage cyber security risks, establish technical security standards and oversee the implementation and effectiveness of security controls
• Lead ICT preparedness for service disruptions, cyber incidents, ensuring backup, recovery and response arrangements are maintained and tested.
• Maintain ICT and security governance documentation, coordinate assessments and drive completion of improvement actions.
• Manage supplier performance, technology investment, licensing and expenditure to deliver reliable services and value
• Work with stakeholders across the business to understand operational needs and provide clear advice on technology priorities, performance and risk.

What You’ll Bring:

You're an experienced ICT professional who combines strong technical capability with practical leadership. You’re comfortable working directly with systems, supporting your team through complex issues and taking projects from planning through to delivery.

You'll also bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading ICT teams and developing high people and managing competing operational and project priorities.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune and Microsoft Defender.
• A solid understanding of enterprise networking, cloud infrastructure, business systems, identity management and disaster recovery.
• Proven experience delivering ICT projects, including system migrations, integrations and infrastructure upgrades.
• The ability to assess existing systems and implement improvements to reliability, security and efficiency.
• Practical experience managing cyber security risks and implementing effective security controls.
• Experience managing technology suppliers, service providers and ICT expenditure.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
• Australian citizenship, as an essential requirement for the role.

Highly regarded:

• Experience supporting technology across multiple locations or businesses.
• Familiarity with the ISM, Essential Eight and PSPF, and experience supporting security audits or IRAP assessments.
• Knowledge of AWS environments.
• Experience in aviation, Government, Defence or other regulated industries.
• Relevant qualifications or certifications in ICT, Microsoft technologies, cyber security or project management.

What We Offer:

Get in the air - properly.

Flights to enjoy with family and friends, and seats on empty leg flights to and from the city when they come up.

Work that visibly matters.

In a close knit team, your contribution won’t get lost in a crowd. You’ll see its impact and be recognised for it.

Genuine progression.

Internal training and development, and real opportunity to advance as we grow.

A team that looks after each other.

A confidential Employee Assistance Program, and a leadership team that treats wellbeing and work life balance as more than a line in an ad.

A company investing in the future.

We’re pioneering sustainable aviation practices and exploring advanced air mobility. There’s a lot still to build here.

Competitive Remuneration

A competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience and capabilities.

If you're ready to lead technology and cyber security within one of Australia's most diverse aviation groups, we'd love to hear from you.

Microflite Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are happy to make adjustments to our recruitment process on request.