Security Operations Lead

The role of Security Operations Lead in the public sector involves overseeing and managing security operations within the technology department. Based in Geelong, this temporary position requires a focus on ensuring the organisation's systems are secure and compliant.

Client Details Our client is an organisation within the public sector located in Geelong, they are setting up the initial security operations capability to support the organisation's new Azure environment and associated services.

Description

• Oversee and manage daily security operations to protect organisational systems and data.
• Partner with platform, infrastructure, service delivery and transition teams to ensure cyber security requirements are incorporated into operational readiness activities.
• Develop and implement security protocols and procedures.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and breaches.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with the technology team to assess and mitigate risks.
• Perform regular security audits and assessments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging security threats and technologies.
• Provide guidance and support to team members on security best practices.

Profile A Successful Security Operations Lead Should Have

• Demonstrated experience leading security operations, cyber defence, incident response, cyber resilience or Security Operations Centre (SOC) functions.
• Proven experience establishing, implementing or maturing security operations capabilities, including the development of operational processes, governance and accountabilities.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview and Azure security services.
• Experience supporting cloud transformation programs, platform transitions or major technology change initiatives within complex enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and influence outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups, including cloud engineers and architects internal teams, managed service providers and delivery partners.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound, risk-based decisions in environments characterised by ambiguity, competing priorities and evolving requirements.

Job Offer

• Exciting opportunity to set up security operations.
• Temporary role based in Geelong.

If you're ready to lead security operations within the public sector, we encourage you to apply!

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jeya Umashankar