• Protect critical infrastructure with real-world cyber impact. 

• Lead and mature security operations across a diverse technology environment 

• Shape a high-trust team delivering monitoring, response, and resilience. 

About the role

Based in Nipaluna (Hobart), lead our cyber security operations capability across monitoring, triage and response. Reporting to the Manager of Cyber Security, you’ll support cyber security outcomes across our IT environments and partner with OT cyber security specialists to strengthen resilience for critical energy infrastructure. 

Salary range starting from $158,000 plus super  

Benefits  

• Opportunities to work flexibly 

• Eligible employees can access electricity discounts 

• Wellbeing support, EAP, Fitness Passport, and private health discounts 

• Leave options including 15 weeks paid parental leave, public holiday substitution and zero debit sick leave 

• Professional development and professional association membership opportunities 

• Perks including salary packaging, novated lease, and school holiday care rebates 

We are an endorsed employer for women, for more information on our inclusive policies, procedures and benefits visit Hydro Tasmania group | WORK180 Endorsed Employer.  

Key responsibilities  

• Lead the cyber operations team across monitoring, triage, and response 

• Own day-to-day cyber incident processes and threat and vulnerability management 

• Guide threat detection, escalation and incident decision-making 

• Manage the SIEM supporting cyber operations lifecycle requirements 

• Partner with OT cyber specialists to triage, escalate and support OT operations 

• Maintain effective security systems, alerting and service pathways 

• Drive automation, service uplift and continuous improvement 

• Support projects with security advisory, assessment and controls 

• Build team capability, trust, and operational discipline 

More information can be found in the attached Position Description:   

 PD - FIN - Cyber Security Operations Officer - May 2026.pdf

Skills & experience  

• SOC or cyber operations leadership experience 

• SIEM, incident response and threat detection skills 

• Team leadership, coaching, and service improvement experience 

• Relevant tertiary qualification, certification, or equivalent demonstrable experience 

• Threat hunting and adversarial mindset 

If you’re excited by this role and don’t have all the skills listed, we’d still love to hear from you, diverse professional backgrounds and perspectives are important to us.