Security Operations Lead at Hume City Council

Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

126861.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Compliance, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Communication, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Security Operations, Governance, IT Security, Data Protection, Technical Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job Description Permanent Full time $126,861 per annum plus Superannuation Join the Cyber & Info Security Team Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. The Senior Administration and Promotions Officer will provide high quality administration support to the Leadership team in the management of strategic and operational requirement and marketing plan for Hume Leisure to activate, connect and empower our community to live healthier, more active lives. What you’ll be doing: Work closely with Head of Cyber and Information Security to establish a Cybersecurity centre of excellence for Hume City Council encompassing and capability across Governance, Risk, Compliance, Operations and Delivery to align with council’s Risk Appetite. Uplifting Councils security posture to align to best practice and ensure policies, process and controls are effectively maintained to promote security hygiene. Contribute to the development of the Cybersecurity strategy, identifying areas for improvement and implementing new security measures and technologies. Ensuring continuous monitoring of vulnerabilities and security alerts whilst managing security tools and technologies to detect and respond to threats and risks promptly. Manage the effective cyber incident response and recovery efforts aligned to process, policy and best practice. Overseeing the independent assessment of security controls throughout Hume to ensure ongoing compliance and improvement opportunities. The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role: Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Proven experience in IT administrative support, financial processes, and office systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail in preparing reports and correspondence. Ability to develop and implement efficient Security Operations procedures and maintain accurate records. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with IT teams and business stakeholders. Customer service expertise, including managing challenging situations and resolving conflicts professionally. Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism when handling Council sensitive information. The following qualifications and experience are required for the position: Degree or Diploma with relevant experience plus post graduate qualifications or lesser formal qualifications with extensive and diverse experience, or intensive specialist experience in Information Security. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with strong track-record of engaging with business users and understanding their security requirements. Understanding of Cyber and IT risk management principles and the ability to assess and prioritise cybersecurity risks in the context of asset and data protection. Customer-centric mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional service and value. Certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, ISSMP, CISM, CCOA, CSX-P or equivalent are highly desirable. Diverse Cyber background with knowledge across a broad range of technologies, including and not limited to: o Identity management (EntraID) o Endpoint detection and Response (Trend Micro / Crowdstrike) o SecOps & GRC (ISO 27001, E8 and VDPSF) o Vulnerability management (Rapid7) o URL Filtering (Cisco Secure Access) o Email Security (Abnormal, SPF, DKIM, DMARC) o DNS Security o System Security (Microsoft server and endpoint) o Database Security (SQL server) o Cryptography and PKI (Microsoft Certificate Authority) o Network Security (Fortinet, Cisco & Meraki) o Cloud Platforms (M365, Azure) o SaaS application, RBAC and Integration Security concepts (TechnologyOne) o Application/Infrastructure Security Concepts (OWASP) Why Hume City Council? A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values: We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn. We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected. We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will. All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do. We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

The Security Operations Lead will work closely with the Head of Cyber and Information Security to establish a Cybersecurity centre of excellence and uplift the council's security posture. Responsibilities include managing cyber incident response, continuous monitoring of vulnerabilities, and overseeing compliance assessments.