Full-Time, Ongoing Position at Western's Parramatta or Hawkesbury campus $155,690 to $166,265 p.a.
Includes 17% Superannuation WFH Options, Flex Leave, Professional Development About Us
Western Sydney University is a forward-thinking, research-led institution, thriving in Australia's most dynamic and economically significant region.
With 11 campuses in Sydney and additional locations in Vietnam and Indonesia, Western Sydney University is expanding globally, with plans for new campuses in India.
Our community comprises over 200,000 alumni, nearly 50,000 students, and around 3,500 staff, all contributing to our impact in education and research.
Ranked in the top two percent of universities globally, we lead in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings, achieving first worldwide for commitment to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Our Cyber Security Assurance and Operations (CSAO) team is dedicated to maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our ICT systems, supporting the University's mission to enable positive academic, research, and business outcomes.
The Opportunity
As a Cyber Security Engineer at Western Sydney University, you will lead the engineering efforts to ensure our systems are secure, resilient, and capable of detecting and responding to cyber threats in near real-time.
Working closely with IT and Digital Services (ITDS), you will ensure that new ICT projects are transitioned securely, integrating cyber security requirements early in the development process.
You'll collaborate with teams such as AARNET SOC to optimise log generation and alerting, ensuring our monitoring capabilities are aligned with the University's operational needs.
Additionally, you will provide expert guidance across the CSAO teams and support risk management with evidence-based assessments.
This is a pivotal role requiring both technical expertise and leadership skills.
You will have the opportunity to shape the University's security infrastructure by identifying and addressing security gaps, automating processes, and driving continuous improvement.
As the key technical lead, you will mentor junior team members, influence stakeholders, and ensure our security systems are constantly evolving to meet emerging threats and changing requirements.
About You
You are an experienced Cyber Security Engineer with a strong background in cyber security systems administration and engineering.
You will have significant experience with key technologies such as AARNET / Splunk, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, and Microsoft Defender, and be adept at managing both Linux and Windows Server environments.
With a solid understanding of enterprise systems and security frameworks, you will bring strong communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Your ability to automate and optimise security processes, along with your leadership capabilities in guiding and mentoring teams, will be essential to your success in this role.
Why Join Us?
Western Sydney University is committed to supporting our cyber security professionals in their career growth and well-being.
By joining our team, you will enjoy:
Professional Development Flexible Work Options Competitive Compensation Challenging and Impactful Work Career Growth and Leadership Well-being and Work-Life Balance Remuneration Package: HEW Level 9 $155,690 to $166,265 p.a.
(comprising Salary of $131,560 to $140,496 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)
Position Enquiries: For a confidential discussion and to apply for the position, please contact Patrick O'Sullivan-Hayes via email at
Closing Date: 8:30pm, Sunday 24 November 2024
Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application.
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