Principal Cyber Security Engineer

• Total remuneration range $156,435 to $173,403 pa
• Full-time continuing appointment
• Toowoomba campus

• Full-time continuing appointment
• $132,180 to $146,517 pa + 17% Super + Leave Loading
• Toowoomba campus

Are you an experienced cyber security professional looking for an opportunity to develop and enforce ICT security policies at an operational level? Do you thrive on the challenge of safeguarding critical systems and applications?

The University of Southern Queensland’s Cyber Security team is seeking a dynamic Principal Cyber Security Engineer to join their team. Responsible for the proactive and reactive identification of cyber threats, our Cyber Security team plays a crucial role in minimising cyber risk and developing cyber resilience across the University.

Who are you

• You have a deep understanding of cyber security principles, technologies, and best practice as well as practical hands-on experience with security infrastructure, tools and technologies.
• You are a strategic thinker with the ability to assess and manage risks effectively.
• You are a highly effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively to foster a culture of security awareness across the University. 

What you’ll do

Together with the Director (Cyber Security), you will proactively evaluate, develop and implement ICT Services cyber security policies and procedures to strengthen the security of all University locations, communications networks, systems and applications. You will also:

• Lead the effective proactive monitoring and auditing of systems, applications, data and voice communications networks, physical and electronic access, and ICT related projects for operational cyber security performance.
• Deploy and support best practice cyber security controls currently including PKI, Application Delivery Controllers, Firewalls, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, Antivirus/Antimalware, Spam filtering and Web filtering technologies.
• Lead and support the investigation of operational cyber security violations and computer crimes.
• Lead incident response programs and coordinate response activities in the event of a security incident.

What will help you succeed

• A relevant postgraduate qualification with extensive experience in the provision of IT Security or Cyber Security services for a large complex organisation.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading and performing attack and penetration testing against applications, servers and network infrastructure as well as a strong understanding of OWASP vulnerabilities and remediation.
• Extensive practical experience in managing and deploying network security controls.
• Strong leadership skills to lead and inspire a team of cyber security professionals.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to anticipate strategic risks.

If this sounds like the job for you, please refer to the attached position description for the detailed responsibilities of the role and what we’re looking for.

What we offer

The University offers a range of rewarding career, financial and lifestyle benefits including:

• Generous superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements to maintain positive work/life balance.
• Professional development programs.
• Fit and Well Corporate Program which includes gym membership.
• Discounted private health insurance.

The University also offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

For further information about this role, please contact Luke Drury, Director (Cyber Security), via +61 7 4631 2877 or [email protected] .

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au .  

ReferenceNumber: 0380_11/23

Location: Toowoomba campus

Term: Full-time continuing appointment (36 hrs/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $156,435 to $173,403 pa (includes salary range of $132,180 to $146,517 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Tuesday, 6 February 2024 at 10:30 pm (AEST)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

For more information on how to apply for a job , please refer to the application process ,available on our website.

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