Senior IT Security Architect

Federation University Australia; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Federation University Australia in Ballarat is seeking a Senior IT Security Specialist on a full-time fixed-term appointment from January 2027 to January 2028. You will provide advanced technical expertise to protect the University's digital assets and ensure security systems are up to date and incidents are promptly investigated and resolved.

You will lead complex security activities, develop procedures, conduct risk assessments and respond to cyber incidents, with WWCC required for all

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide authoritative technical advice and coordinate complex security activities.
• Strong understanding and application of ITIL processes.
• Coordinate expert direction during cyber incidents and investigations.
• Knowledge of DEEWR, Skills Victoria, VTAC and government agencies is a plus.
• WWCC is required for all University positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative leadership and escalation across complex IT security matters.
• Develop and implement IT security procedures and processes.
• Conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify risks.
• Investigate cyber attacks, data breaches and other security events.

Skills

Technical leadership

ITIL knowledge

Incident response

Multi-sector ops

Job description

Federation University Australia in Ballarat is seeking a Senior IT Security Specialist on a full-time fixed-term appointment from January 2027 to January 2028. You will provide advanced technical expertise to protect the University's digital assets and ensure security systems are up to date and incidents are promptly investigated and resolved.

You will lead complex security activities, develop procedures, conduct risk assessments and respond to cyber incidents, with WWCC required for all