This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

The ICT Operations and Customer Service Directorate is part of the ICT Division and is the primary entry point to ICT for any responses to operational issues, requests or problems customers of ICT may have. As the highest frequency contact point for customers in many respects it is the ‘face’ of ICT

The Role

The Cyber Security Specialist – Operations manages the daily operation of the Department’s Security Operations Centre (SOC), which performs security event and incident monitoring and response. Within this role the Cyber Security Specialist performs threat identification, management, and modelling, as well as enhance the alerting and monitoring of Department services and applications.

As the Cyber Security Specialist – Operations, you will develop and maintain whole of Department threat intelligence capabilities, validate incident findings and clearly communicate identified control gaps and detected adversary activity to the appropriate teams. You will be responsible for leading and motivating staff in the development and achievement of the SOC business goals. #linkedin

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
• Access to join an active social club.
• Enjoy easy access to public transport.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Prashant Singh, Cyber Security Manager on (08) 9264 5323 or [email protected]

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
• hold a tertiary qualification in information technology/cyber security, relevant industry qualifications or equivalent extensive experience

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A six (6) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated extensive experience and knowledge of information technology and cyber security, including principles, concepts and current trends with specific knowledge and experience relevant to large corporate or government environments using on-premises and cloud-based technologies.
2. Demonstrated experience in the operation and management of a Security Operations Centre.
3. Demonstrated experience managing a Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, ideally at enterprise scale.
4. Demonstrated experience with Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, Detection Engineering, Threat Intelligence Platforms and Security Incident Response.
5. High level knowledge of Australian Government policies and frameworks, in particular, the ACSC’s Essentials Eight, NIST CSF and ASD’s ISM.
6. Demonstrated high-level verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively liaise with key internal and external stakeholders at a senior level, and to build and maintain strong relationships.
7. Demonstrated strong work ethic and the ability to proactively manage own workload and tasks to deliver outcomes as part of a small, dynamic team.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE925010

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 17 March 2025