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Form of work
Salary- Join a Go8 University that is globally recognised for making an impact
- Full-time (35-hour week) continuing role
- $130,350 - $138,314 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
The Senior Specialist, Security Engineering will have thorough knowledge and experience with cloud native security services in AWS, Azure, and Microsoft 365, as well as security controls deployed in on-premises environments such as network security, endpoint security, application security, etc.
The role reports directly to the Manager, Security Engineering and has no direct reports.
Accountabilities
- Implement, configure, update, and optimise security services and technologies hosted on-premises and in public cloud environments ensuring they are configured and updated in accordance with our design and standards.
- Monitor and respond to requests, operational alerts, and incidents working together with UNSW IT, faculties, divisions, external partners, and other stakeholders as required.
- Document and review operating procedures, technical standards, service management plans, processes, designs, and other documentation.
- Report on the effectiveness of security services and provide recommendations following a continuous improvement model.
- Review and update the CI/CD pipeline to automate both security testing and management of security services.
- Lead response activities for incidents working together with our partners and vendors.
- Adhere to IT Service Management practices across UNSW IT, Faculties, Divisions, and Affiliates.
- Oversee and finalise effective communications with key stakeholders, both internal and external and provide influential input with stakeholders to achieve business outcomes.
- Be available for On-Call / After Hours support on a rotating basis, typically one week per month as well as weekend and After Hours work as required
- A relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience.
- Minimum five years of industry experience in any of the following areas: security operations, incident response, or security consulting.
- Strong technical skills and experience in the management, configuration, and support of security controls including network security, endpoint security, application security, data protection, and/or identity and access management across different environments including on-premises, public, and/or hybrid cloud.
- Knowledge and experience in:
- Security services and technologies such as SIEM, EDR, EPP, SEG, NGFW, IAM
- Cloud native AWS security services such as WAF, GuardDuty, Inspector
- Microsoft 365 Defender services
- Experience in CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.
- Sound understanding of DevSecOps delivery models and practices.
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Benefits and Culture
- Flexible hybrid working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
- Discounts and entitlements
Amy Denney
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
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Applications close: 11.55pm, Monday 10th April
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Advertised: 21 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Apr 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
