Position Number: 0060487
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Cybersecurity
- Lead cutting-edge cybersecurity operations / Drive operational excellence and innovation / Mentor and develop top talent
- Apply now to spearhead our cybersecurity efforts and shape the future of our digital defence
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff. Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply. Eligible staff wishing to apply must update their profile on the application page to indicate they are ‘currently employed by the University of Melbourne’. This will confirm eligibility for positions that are open to internal staff applicants only.
In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.
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Your next career opportunity
As the Lead Cybersecurity Analyst, you'll manage our hybrid Cybersecurity Operations Centre, ensuring swift and thorough threat detection, response, and escalation. You'll leverage your technical expertise to enhance our security processes, mentor a team of analysts, and collaborate across the University to strengthen our cybersecurity posture. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact on our digital security landscape whilst developing your leadership skills in a dynamic, supportive environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day CSOC operations, ensuring thorough and timely execution of all detection, response, and escalation processes
- Drive Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to detection and response playbooks, leveraging your expertise to optimise security procedures
- Manage Critical Incidents: Rapidly assess, handle, and escalate critical cybersecurity issues, ensuring prompt resolution and minimising potential impacts
- Mentor and Develop Talent: Guide and train CSOC analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and cross-skilling to enhance team capabilities
- Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, representing the CSOC with authority and professionalism
You may be a great fit if:
You are a highly technical cybersecurity professional with strong leadership skills, exceptional organisational abilities, and the capacity to balance multiple priorities whilst driving operational excellence and fostering team development.
You may also:
- Possess extensive experience in SIEM, EDR, NDR, and other security tooling
- Have a proven track record of leading and mentoring cybersecurity teams
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excel at stakeholder management and cross-team collaboration
- Be adept at analysing complex security events and correlating data from multiple sources
- Thrive in fast-paced environments, handling critical incidents with urgency and precision
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
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Business Services provides a full range of class leading information technology, facilities management, finance, HR and health and safety services to all operating entities of the University.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alex Spezza via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
