Cybersecurity Operations Manager

Posted:
8/3/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Victoria, Australia ⋅ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Overview:

Cybersecurity Operations Manager

  • Develop and drive the vision for cybersecurity operations for RMIT
  • Key technical and people leadership opportunity
  • Continuing appointment

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, the Cybersecurity Operations Manager will take ownership, develop and drive the vision for cybersecurity operations within the global University. The role is responsible for an RMIT Security Operations Centre (SOC) team and third-party managed service providers, including the identification and work-to-resolution of cyber threats that may impact on the confidentiality, integrity and availability of RMIT’s global services.

The Cybersecurity Operations Manager will provide strategic vision and guidance based upon threat intelligence, spearhead the running and continuous improvement of cybersecurity operations, oversee security incident response activities and manage third party Security Operations Centre (SOC) providers. Managing a small team of Security Analysts and SMEs the role acts as the Application Owner for Shared Security applications/toolsets and is accountable for continuously measuring and reporting on the performance of services.

As a leader in the field, the Cybersecurity Operations Manager delivers strategic cyber thought leadership to RMIT and achieves operational excellence through technical, financial and business acumen.

The role presents an opportunity to join RMIT in a technical and people leadership role with a high level of ownership and which is critical to ensuring the cybersecurity and resilience of RMIT’s operations in Australia and globally.

 To be successful in this position, you will bring:

  • Extensive experience with largescale IT Security Operations practices with a proven superior understanding of information technology and current threat landscape.

  • Proven experience in being a persuasive leader and active contributor to a technology leadership team. The ability to communicate technology risk related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff.

  • Outstanding people leadership experience. Strong people management skills; exceptional teamwork and collaboration expertise with both internal and vendor-based staff.

  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication and conflict negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external clients, in order to identify and solve issues.

Tertiary qualification as well as relevant experience and/or certifications in Risk Management and/or Cybersecurity such as CRISC, CISM, CISSP, etc. would be an advantage.

About the Operations Portfolio

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

The Portfolio incorporates the following business units:  Enterprise Projects and Business Performance (EPBP), Communications, People, Information and Technology Services (ITS), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Procurement and Vietnam Operations.  

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. 

The Information Technology Services (ITS) function, provides RMIT University with current and emerging Technology systems and services. Our vision of “unleashing technologies to enable great experiences for RMIT communities” supports a proactive and leading edge technology ecosystem, mindset and delivery empowering the advancement of the University’s commitment to advancing Lifelong Learners.

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

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your interest and 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 or contact Ben Cass via email [email protected]

Position Description – Cybersecurity Operations Manager

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Applications close on Sunday 25th of August 2024 at 11.59pm.

About RMIT University

RMIT is a multisector university of technology, design, and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University’s mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about

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Applications Close:

25 Aug 2024 11.59 pm

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