Security Operations Manager

Whizdom; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom in Canberra is seeking a Security Operations Manager to lead the security, administration and maintenance of a secure stand-alone network environment. You will work with technical leads and multidisciplinary teams to administer security apps, manage controls and support incident remediation.

Candidates should have strong network security experience, 5–10 years in secure environments, and the ability to develop SOPs, build instructions and security documentation in an Agile setting.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in network security or security operations within secure environments.
• Experience administering security applications and controls.
• Ability to develop SOPs, build instructions and security docs.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain security apps within the network environment.
• Monitor and advise on security aspects of the network.
• Develop SOPs and build instructions for applications.
• Assist with security documentation and incident remediation.
• Maintain technical expertise across security technologies.
• Investigate breaches and support remediation efforts.
• Ensure records comply with standards and procedures.
• Contribute to security policies, standards and design docs.
• Collaborate with leads and teams in Agile environment.

Skills

Network security

Security operations

Incident investigation

SOP development

Security documentation

Agile environment

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Security Operations Manager

About the company

Our client is a leading ICT services organisation delivering complex technology solutions across highly secure environments. They are seeking an experienced Security Operations Manager to join an established team supporting a secure, stand-alone network environment.

This is a hands-on technical security role suited to someone with strong network security experience who is comfortable working within complex and highly controlled ICT environments.

About the role

The Security Operations Manager will be responsible for supporting the ongoing security, administration and maintenance of a secure stand-alone network environment.

Working alongside technical leads, project management and a multidisciplinary delivery team, you will administer security applications, maintain operational security controls, support security documentation and assist with the investigation and remediation of identified security incidents.

This position requires 5 days per week onsite in Canberra and candidates must hold a current NV2 security clearance.

Role Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain cyber security applications within the network environment.
• Monitor, maintain and manage security aspects of the network and provide technical security advice as required.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Build Instructions for relevant applications.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of project security documentation.
• Maintain and develop technical expertise across relevant network and security technologies.
• Investigate identified security breaches and support the implementation of required security changes and remediation.
• Ensure security records are accurate, complete and maintained in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, procedures and technical documentation.
• Develop, maintain and contribute to design documentation as required.
• Work collaboratively with technical leads, project management and multidisciplinary teams within an Agile environment.

Qualifications and Experience To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Strong demonstrated experience across network security, security operations or a closely related ICT security environment.
• 5 to 10 years of network experience within complex enterprise or highly secure environments.
• Experience administering and maintaining security applications within network environments.
• Strong understanding of operational network security practices.
• Experience investigating security incidents or breaches and supporting technical remediation.
• Experience developing SOPs, build instructions, technical documentation and security documentation.
• Experience working within secure or highly regulated ICT environments will be highly regarded.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical leads, project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to research and quickly develop knowledge of new technologies, concepts and technical environments.

What is on Offer

• Opportunity to work within a complex and highly secure ICT environment.
• Work alongside experienced security, network and technical specialists.
• Canberra-based opportunity within an established technical delivery team.
• 5 days per week onsite.
• Opportunity to work across challenging network and cyber security technologies.

Security Requirements

Candidates must be Australian Citizens and hold a current NV2 security clearance to be considered for this opportunity.

We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.