Senior IT Security Specialist

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 – Ballarat VIC

• Full-time, fixed-term appointment from January 2027 until January 2028
• HEW 8 - $117,650 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

About the role

As the Senior IT Security Specialist, you will provide advanced technical expertise and advice to help protect the University's digital assets. You will be responsible for ensuring that all security systems are up to date and functioning properly, and that any security incidents are promptly investigated and resolved.

You will:

• provide authoritative technical leadership, specialist guidance and escalation support across complex IT security matters;
• develop and implement IT security procedures and processes;
• conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify, evaluate and prioritise vulnerabilities and potential security risks; and
• apply specialist expertise to undertake investigations into cyber attacks, data breaches and other security-related events;

About you

You will possess demonstrated experience in IT Security in a complex IT environment, including incident handling and response, vulnerability management and tools, techniques and frameworks relevant to IT Security activities. You will also be a subject matter expert responsible for the design and implementation of properly authorised security customisations and enhancements to end-to-end services.

You will possess:

• demonstrated ability to provide authoritative technical advice, influence stakeholders and coordinate complex security activities;
• demonstrated understanding and application of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes and procedures;
• demonstrated ability to coordinate and provide expert technical direction during responses to cyber incidents and investigations; and
• ideally a demonstrated understanding of the operations of multi-sector institutions and their relationship to DEEWR, Skills Victoria, VTAC and other relevant government agencies.

All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply