IT Security Consultant
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Job no: 508605
Work type: temporary full-time
Location: Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
Categories: Information Technology
Please note: It's a 12 months Fixed Term Contract
About the opportunity:
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working with a broad range of IT Security solutions such as web and email services, networking, cloud environments, EDR/XDR, data protection; MDM, identity and access management, backup.
The consultant will work in line with IT Security frameworks including ACSC Essential Eight, ISO 27001, NIST and ITIL. Respective experience and knowledge will ideally be supported by relevant IT Security certifications, e.g. from ISC2, ISACA, GIAC, CompTIA, Microsoft, IT Security vendors.
Key accountabilities:
Offering specialist advice and supporting the delivery of the Information Security projects. Focusing on uplifting the maturity of CSPDs IT environment, initially in the spaces of endpoint management, application control and vulnerability management.
Developing documentation and communications regarding IT Security solutions, changes, improvements and impacts.
Assisting with the implementation and testing of IT security controls within the IT environment in alignment with architectural guidelines and operational needs.
Assisting with maintenance, administration and operations of various Information Security controls including but not limited to technical assessments of new applications and services entering the CSPD IT environment, and Security Awareness Training.
Identifying opportunities for task automation and recommending improvements to enhance security operations, controls and configurations.
Typical experience and qualifications:
5+ years of experience in an IT Security role
Experience working with various IT Security solutions including but not limited to Web, Email, Network, Cloud, Endpoint, data protection; mobile device management, Identity and Access management, backups.
Experience of IT Security frameworks: ACSC Essential Eight, ISO 27001, NIST as well as ITIL. Respective experience and knowledge will ideally be supported by relevant IT Security certifications, e.g. from ISC2, ISACA, GIAC, CompTIA, Microsoft, IT Security vendors
Strong skills in stakeholder management
Ability to adapt to changing situations and deal with ambiguity and complexity
Ability to identify and prioritise business needs, risks, and opportunities
Excellent attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
In return:
Competitive remuneration
Salary packaging
Parental leave
Flexible work arrangements include a hybrid working model
Wellbeing programs
Professional development opportunities
Interested?
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working with Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.
CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
About us:
At CSPD we are committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5,000 passionate employees located across our primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000 plus students. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future, through quality catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.
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Position Description
Advertised: 06 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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