• Flexible location (work at one of Deakin’s campuses) + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 10 $147,757 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Principal, Cyber Security Engineering, you will:

• Design and deliver secure network architectures, systems, and applications to protect Deakin from cyber threats and lead the implementation of security technologies to ensure security solutions are integrated, including cloud environments, on-premise systems, and hybrid networks
• Oversee the identification of vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications, and ensure the timely remediation of those vulnerabilities and implementation of security controls
• Identify and respond to threats and incidents and support initiatives to detect potential security risks proactively
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity engineering projects, ensuring that they are completed on time and within budget. Coordinate with project managers, stakeholders, and other teams to ensure the successful implementation of security solutions
• Continuously review and improve security processes, tools, and technologies to ensure they remain effective in addressing current and emerging threats                                                                                                                                      

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Proven expertise in the management of significant human and material resources
• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience in ensuring the security of a large complex organisation’s systems, networks, and data
• Extensive experience and sound knowledge of implementing advanced security solutions and collaborating with various stakeholders to build and maintain a strong cybersecurity infrastructure
• Extensive technical expertise and the ability to align security efforts with business objectives
• Knowledge of cybersecurity regulations, practice and frameworks

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

Please be aware that only candidates with current working rights in Australia will be considered.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Daniel Appleby (Associate Director, Cyber Security Engineering) at  cyber.recruitment@deakin.edu.au 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Principal, Cyber Security Engineering (564876).pdf

Applications for this position close on Wednesday 9th of July.

Make an Impact with Us 

Together we aim to take Deakin forward, strengthening our progressive University through the digital work we do. Whether it's empowering students, enabling teaching staff, or supporting researchers, the work you do here matters. Your achievements contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve. 

So that you can focus on making a positive impact, Deakin Digital Services lays the foundations for you to be your best self, grow and evolve and join forces with exceptional people.  

Be Your Best Self 

As a unique individual we understand that showing up as the best version of yourself takes commitment to your personal wellbeing. That’s why we foster a supportive environment where you can manage your work to balance your productivity, engagement and wellbeing. Our approach to flexible working empowers you to achieve your best. 

Grow & Evolve 

Being in the higher education sector, ours is an environment of knowledge sharing and seeking. With us you can grow your capability through formal and informal learning and continuously improve, deepen and broaden your expertise. With many digital roles and teams under the one umbrella, there’s opportunity to expand your skillset, embrace new challenges and evolve your career. When YOU thrive, WE thrive.  

Join Forces 

As a member of our dynamic team, you’ll tackle challenges and deliver digital services and solutions alongside supportive, inclusive and talented humans from within the team, and more broadly across the University. We are a powerful collective of diverse skillsets, strengths and experience and our practices promote an environment of collaboration where your unique contribution is welcomed and valued. When you join forces with Digital Services you join forces with Deakin. Visit Why Work at Deakin to view the overarching benefits of working with Deakin. 

Are you ready to make an impact with us? 

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.