Cyber Security Engineer

at  Telethon Institute for Child Health Research

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you passionate about delivering outstanding service and thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment? As part of the team, you will help us maximise our capability to continue to deliver our vision: Happy, healthy kids!
We have an exciting new opportunity as a member of the ICT team, reporting to the Team Lead, Infrastructure Services where you will play a crucial role in identifying, designing, and maintaining the robust security posture of our systems across on premise and cloud environments. This is a key role in a high-performing team which is transforming the way that IT supports researchers and creates capabilities to support collaboration and new ways of work.
You will take a customer first approach and work closely with other members of the team to implement comprehensive network and security controls. This includes reviewing and identifying risk, gap analysis, controls selection, design and implementation of selected controls.

Joining The Kids as a Cyber Security Engineer will include (but not be limited to):

• Promote and champion integrating security into the software development lifecycle automating security testing and vulnerability management in the CI/CD pipeline.
• Help foster a “secure by design” culture by collaborating with technical teams to integrate security best practice into their workflows and solutions.
• Conduct information security incident response processes.
• Run risk assessment and security tests and designing countermeasures to eliminate as many potential risks as possible.

• Providing complex technical Cyber Security advice, recommendations and consultancy on networks, infrastructure, products and services supplied.

  Based at our modern office in Nedlands, this position will be offered on a full-time basis.
  About You
  This position would suit someone who holds a Tertiary qualification in Cyber Security, Computer Science or a related field and has previous experience in a similar role.

  Additionally, the key to your success will be your demonstrated experience in the following:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate security threats and vulnerabilities.

• Proficiency with Vulnerability scanning tools, which includes Microsoft and AWS technologies (M365 suite, Defender, AWS Security Hub).
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, work autonomously and as part of a team, with a flexible, positive and collaborative approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated interpersonal skills to effectively communicate security-related information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of security best practices, standards, and regulations, such as ISO 27001, NIST, Australia Privacy Act, and GDPR.

We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.

ABOUT US

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.

Some of our staff benefits include:

• Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
• Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
• Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
• Flexible work options and hybrid working.
• Reward and recognition program.
• Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.
• Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
• Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
• Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT hardware and stationery.

How to apply
If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on ‘Apply Now’ to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.
Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.
Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to recruitment@thekids.org.au.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to recruitment@thekids.org.au.
Contact Name: Bree Campbell
Contact Email: bree.campbell@thekids.org.au
Closing Date: 13/02/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date

Please refer the Job description for details