Information Systems & Network Security Administrator (6-month contract, Perth)

Private Advertiser; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AUP IT is engaging an experienced Information Systems & Network Security Administrator on behalf of a WA State Government agency. You will be contracted through AUP IT and work full-time on site in Perth, reporting to an AUP IT manager, while protecting critical government information and networks.

The role focuses on planning and maintaining security processes, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with WA public sector cyber security policy, ASD Essential Eight, and related

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing, managing and implementing security policies and procedures in an enterprise IT environment.
• Strong background in IT security risk assessment and risk management.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders with high-level security guidance.
• Experience leading or contributing to IT projects.
• Knowledge of government procurement and contracting processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on electronic information and network security.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with WA Government Cyber Security Policy and ASD Essential Eight.
• Conduct security risk assessments and minimise exposure.
• Prepare, maintain and implement security and risk management policies and procedures.
• Develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Support procurement and contract management of security products/services.
• Lead security projects from planning through handover.
• Ensure new and existing systems meet security standards.
• Contribute to agency IT projects with a security-by-design approach.
• Deliver high-quality service and advice to stakeholders across the agency.
• Track emerging threats and technologies to shape IT strategy.

Skills

Security policy development

Risk assessment

Stakeholder advisory

IT project leadership

Vendor contracts management

Govt procurement experience

Communication

Education

IT or cyber security degree

Tools

Microsoft 365 security

Entra ID

Intune

Defender

Firewalls

Job description

Information Systems & Network Security Administrator (6-month contract, Perth)

AUP IT is an Australian-owned managed IT services provider and Microsoft Solutions Partner, certified against the ASD Essential Eight. From our Sydney and Melbourne offices we support government, not-for-profit, education, professional services and corporate clients.

We are engaging an experienced security professional on behalf of a WA State Government agency. You will be contracted through AUP IT and report to an AUP IT manager, while working full-time on site with the client's IT team in Perth.

About the role

You will plan and maintain the agency's information technology and network security processes. You will run risk assessments and act to reduce exposure, monitor compliance with WA public sector cyber security policy, and contribute to IT projects that support the agency's strategic technology plans.

This is a hands-on advisory and delivery role in a high-profile government environment, where security, discretion and sound judgement matter every day.

Key responsibilities

Information and network security

• Provide expert advice on all aspects of electronic information and network security.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with the WA Government Cyber Security Policy, the ASD Essential Eight and related public sector information policies.
• Conduct security risk assessments and take action to minimise exposure.
• Prepare, maintain and implement security and risk management policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Develop, maintain and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans and processes.
• Support the procurement and contract management of security products and services.
• Lead information and network security projects from planning through to handover.
• Ensure new and existing systems are implemented in line with approved security standards.

Projects and service

• Contribute to agency IT projects as required, bringing a security-by-design approach.
• Deliver high-quality service and advice to stakeholders across the agency.
• Track emerging threats and technologies, and recommend how they should shape the agency's IT strategy.
• Represent the IT team on security committees and working groups as required.

About you

• Proven experience developing, managing and implementing security policies, strategies and procedures in an enterprise IT environment.
• Strong background in IT security risk assessment and risk management.
• Experience giving senior stakeholders clear, high-level security advice and support.
• Experience leading or contributing to IT projects.
• Knowledge of government procurement and contracting processes, and the ability to manage vendor contracts.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in WA or other Australian government environments, including the WA Government Cyber Security Policy, ASD Essential Eight and ISM.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 security, Entra ID, Intune and Defender, firewalls and network security controls.
• Tertiary qualifications in IT, cyber security or a related field.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+ or Microsoft security certifications (e.g. SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500).

Conditions

• Australian citizenship or permanent residency with full working rights.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and any security clearance the client requires.
• You must be based in, or willing to relocate to, Perth, as this role is fully on site.

AUP IT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from all backgrounds.