Lead Security & Network Operations

KIA Motors; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Kia Australia is seeking a proactive technology leader to translate Kia's global technology and cybersecurity strategies into local solutions. You will lead enterprise networks, cybersecurity operations, and infrastructure security to support growth and operational excellence.

You will manage policies, networks, security tools, vendor relationships, and incident response while driving business continuity and regulatory compliance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in IT infrastructure, network management, and cybersecurity environments.
• Experience managing enterprise networks including routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud networking.
• Proven experience implementing and managing enterprise cybersecurity solutions (SIEM, endpoint protection, IAM, data protection).
• Experience delivering technology/network/security projects from planning through implementation.
• Experience managing security incidents, audits, and risk assessments.
• Strong vendor/ MSP and stakeholder management experience.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCNP, CCNA, Security+ or Azure Security Engineer desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT security policies, standards, procedures, and controls.
• Manage and optimize enterprise network infrastructure including LAN/WAN, wireless, firewalls and VPNs.
• Lead cybersecurity operations including threat detection, vulnerability management, identity and access management, monitoring and incident response.
• Ensure availability, reliability, performance and security of infrastructure services.
• Lead security and network projects, upgrades, system implementations, and global initiatives.
• Manage external vendors and partners to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Drive business continuity and disaster recovery planning, testing and readiness.
• Identify and mitigate technology risks with timely response to incidents and service disruptions.
• Coordinate security audits, compliance reviews, risk assessments, and reporting.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Cybersecurity operations

Vendor management

Security incident response

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security/IT

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

Kia Australia is seeking a proactive technology leader to translate Kia's global technology and cybersecurity strategies into local solutions. You will lead enterprise networks, cybersecurity operations, and infrastructure security to support growth and operational excellence.

You will manage policies, networks, security tools, vendor relationships, and incident response while driving business continuity and regulatory compliance across the organisation.