On-site Security & IT Risk Administrator 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

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