University IT

• Ongoing, full-time appointment
• Salary range (Level 9): $114,083 - $120,719 plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.  With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University.

About the team

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services area to enable its strategic direction and goals. Information Security is one of these areas and is undergoing an uplift in capability and delivery of new services to align with the University’s risk strategy.

The UWA Cyber team is responsible for managing cyber risk for the University through providing services that include security awareness, governance and oversight, attack detection and monitoring, vulnerability management, security architecture and security solutions and assurance.

We are a dynamic team, passionate about cyber security and focused on continuous improvement.

About the opportunity

As the appointee, you will have a significant role in managing the design and delivery of Information Security solutions as well as security assurance and consultative activities. You will work closely with the Architect (Security) and will collaborate with the Solutions Delivery team/s across IT to embed security as an important element across all solution design and delivery programs. You will be responsible for ensuring that the appropriate security solutions are in place and working effectively to support information security, and that existing solutions comply with security standards and requirements.

About you

You will have relevant tertiary qualification (or demonstrated equivalent competency), relevant industry certifications including CISSP, CISM or other security/control certifications and extensive experience in information and cyber security. You will have hands on experience with security solutions covering at least 3 of the following areas: Cloud Computing, Anti-Malware solutions, including APT and advanced threat solutions, Endpoint threat detection, prevention and response solutions, Security monitoring and security analytics solutions, Identity & Access Management, Application Security, Infrastructure and network security.  You will be passionate about cyber security, a self-starter and capable of communicating technical concepts in a meaningful way.

This is an individual contributor role.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description. Please see the position description prior to applying:  Position Description - Manager (Cybersecurity Solutions).pdf

The content of your CV should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55pm on Tuesday, 2 March 2021

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050.

• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered.
• UWA has been awarded Platinum Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2019).
• UWA has also been awarded Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation in 2020.