Senior Cyber Security Advisor

• Full-time, Continuing position
• Salary Level HEW 9 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You

The Senior Security Advisor is responsible for security risk assessment of systems across RMIT’s IT environments, including detailed analysis of a broad range of technical solutions. The Senior Security Advisor demonstrates thought leadership and achieves continuous improvements through stakeholder management, technical expertise, business acumen and execution of the security risk assessment process.

The role works collaboratively with all business and technical teams to ensure proposed technical solutions achieve both business, regulatory and technical requirements in a secure manner and evaluates vendor platforms and products for alignment with RMIT’s security framework.

Operating under broad direction and with a degree of autonomy, the Senior Security Advisor provides authoritative advice, direction, and guidance to RMIT on all matters pertaining to cyber architecture and design control. 

To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:

• Strong experience in analysis of large-scale Information Security services, processes, and technical controls, including in-depth understanding of global cybersecurity trends.
• Demonstrated experience in IT security architecture and infrastructure/network architecture role(s) working within a cybersecurity advisory capacity, supporting both on premise and cloud-based (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS) solution development.
• Strong understanding of information security frameworks (NIST 800-53 preferred), including threat risk assessment practices. Excellent ability to present ideas and influence others, teamwork, and collaboration expertise.
• Able to think laterally and communicate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and delivery quality service within restricted timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and liaise effectively with internal and external clients, to proactively identify and solve issues.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

The Operations Portfolio enables an integrated, enterprise-wide delivery for best practice student and staff experiences.  

The Portfolio incorporates the following business units:  University Communications (UC), Enterprise Projects & Business Performance (EPBP), Global Marketing & Student Recruitment (GMSR), Human Resources (HR), Information and Technology Services (ITS), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Property Services Group (PSG) and Procurement. 

The Portfolio houses significant drivers and delivery components across the staff and student journeys and enables the overall experience for both groups.  The Portfolio is integral in bringing the RMIT strategy to life, across the globe.  Each of these functions supports the global operations of the University both directly as well as through its controlled entities.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below.

Position Description - Senior Cyber Security Advisor

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Applications Close:
6 Feb 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to  being  a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community.  

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