Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Job no: 0051110
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Cybersecurity
Salary: Senior Manager 1

• Drive multiple technical streams to build and configure cybersecurity systems, ensuring optimisation and resilience
• Lead rapid deployment of technologies, influence solution design, and operationalise complex solutions effectively, leveraging deep technical knowledge and external engagement
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!

About the Role
The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer manages multiple technical environments and integrations, ensuring optimised, resilient, and cost-effective cybersecurity systems. In this role, you will drive rapid deployment of technologies, collaborate with solution architects, and lead pilots for new capabilities. With deep technical knowledge, they engage confidently with external teams to operationalise complex solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drive operational work streams to enhance cybersecurity systems
• Maintain and optimise cybersecurity systems for resilience and cost-effectiveness
• Manage initiatives, allocate resources, and expedite cybersecurity solution deployment
• Work closely with solution architects to influence cybersecurity solution design and implementation

Who we are looking for
You will have experience in managing initiative backlogs, driving rapid deployment of cybersecurity technologies, and collaborating effectively with solution architects to influence technical solutions. Additionally, you should have experience delivering pilots and proofs-of-concept for new cybersecurity capabilities and possess strong vendor management skills to deploy complex solutions with external technical teams.

You will also have:

• Tertiary qualifications in computer science, information technology or a related field or equivalent professional experience in cybersecurity
• Deep technical knowledge of cybersecurity systems and technologies, with proficiency in configuring and optimising cybersecurity capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain cybersecurity systems in a cost-effective and resilient manner, maximising operational efficiency

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

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What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with 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.