Senior Cyber Security Specialist

About Seqwater
Seqwater is the Queensland Government Bulk Water Supply Authority, responsible for delivering safe, secure and cost-effective bulk water supply for over 3 million people across Southeast Queensland.
Seqwater is one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city water authority. Our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges.
We commit to delivering a high standard of customer service aligned to our strategic vision. We value working collaboratively with our internal & external customers to improve service delivery.
About Your Opportunity
Reporting to our Supervisor Cyber Security Operations, you will provide specialised technical expertise to build, deliver and maintain the Cyber Security function. You will play a key role in establishing and delivering Seqwater's Cyber Security capabilities across IT and OT (e.g., end-point security, cloud security, network security etc.) and will be responsible for driving Cyber Security uplift across the wider business.
Key responsibilities:

• Proactively manage the entire incident response lifecycle in collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring effective and efficient handling of security incidents.
• Develop, maintain, and manage existing cyber tools, technologies, and systems (e.g., cloud security technologies, SIEM, endpoint security, etc.) and streamline existing supporting practices and develop Standard Operating Procedure documents while ensuring the ongoing maintenance of the Security Incident Response Plans.
• Lead the development of cyber-specific policies and provide specialised advice.
• Lead the technical implementation, configuration, and deployment of cyber projects and ongoing business initiatives within the overarching cybersecurity program.
• Provide expert advice, implement actions, and manage Seqwater's threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and cyber incident response, while driving risk remediation through research and investigations.
• Conduct regular assessments of the effectiveness of security services, offer recommendations based on a continuous improvement model and drive implementation.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Relevant Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related Cyber Security industry certification., or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in any of the following areas: Security Analyst, Security Systems Integrator, or similar position.
• Experience using common Cyber Security IT & OT Cyber Security frameworks and methodologies (e.g., Essential 8, 27001, NIST, IEC:62443, etc.).
• Experience integrating security solutions into cloud (e.g., Azure, AWS) and on-premises environments.
• Experience in the following technologies: SIEM, EDR, IAM, Azure security services, Microsoft Defender suit.
• Experience in advanced threat hunting and cyber incident response activities with the ability to detect Cyber Security threats and drive remediation activities.
• Experience in leading vulnerability management activities end-to-end with key business stakeholders.

This position has a salary starting at $108,587.22 - $118,141.34 plus 12.75% superannuation and is a flexible hybrid role.
Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits.
For a more detailed preview of the work that you will be involved in for this role, feel free to take a look at the position description on our careers page - careers.seqwater.com.au We also invite you to connect with us on LinkedIn and join our growing community of followers to see all the latest news and job opportunities as and when they happen -
If you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
To apply
Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button.
Applications close: 11:55PM AEST, Monday 1st April 2024
For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au
Please note - applications cannot be accepted via email.
Advertised: 14 Mar 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Apr 2024 E. Australia Standard Time