Senior Project Officer - Cyber Security

• Information Technology Services – Cyber Security

• This is a full-time fixed-term position for up to 2 years with salary in the range $88,099 - $94,512, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.

• Bring your strong sense of personal ethics, experience in cyber criminology and investigations, as well as excellent interpersonal skills to work as an integral part of our busy, high-achieving and motivated Cyber Security team.

• Opportunity to gain the experience of implementing a Digital Forensics capability for a large organisation.

• Based at our St Lucia campus

The Senior Project Officer is responsible for supporting the objectives of the University’s Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) through undertaking activities to progress towards key program deliverables within digital forensics and cyber criminology projects. While focusing on communications and project support, the role will also include ad hoc operational tasks that span across the CSOC’s remit, such as providing cyber criminology and cybersecurity expertise where required.

 Key responsibilities include:  

• Support the maintenance of project artifacts and documentation registers.

• Assist in the development and implementation of long-term cybersecurity projects, including testing tools and methodologies.

• Coordinate the deployment of digital forensics capabilities and provide expertise for operational needs.

• Manage CSOC Confluence documentation and assist with communication efforts as necessary.

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced and multi-talented Senior Project Officer to support the Digital Forensics & Incident Response project. As the Senior Project Officer, you will coordinate and support a wide range of activities to achieve project outcomes, including project administration and tasks specific to cyber criminology. You will be working as part of a medium sized high-performing team in an environment with opportunities for professional development and growth. The role requires a person capable of delivering outcomes within a multi-dimensional, fast-paced and challenging operational environment.

Selection Criteria

• Possession of post-graduate qualifications in Cyber Security, criminology, or related fields, or equivalent experience and education/training.

• Strong communication skills, demonstrated through the ability to develop clear and concise documentation and processes.

• Experience in supporting organizational processes with a focus on confidentiality and privacy.

• Previous involvement in supporting operational Cyber Security teams in enhancing cyber criminology capabilities within an enterprise environment, along with experience in the higher education sector, particularly in cybersecurity within a University environment.

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks.

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• On campus childcare options

• Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)

• Salary packaging options

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact details>. For application queries, please contact ******@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Applications close 4 March 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-35293). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 11 March 2024.

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