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Lead security operations, investigating and resolving security threats and incidents, maintaining and configuring security solutions.06th June, 2025Who are we?Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922. Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 200 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australias future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community. Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow.About the roleAs the lead security engineer, the Security Operations Lead will be responsible for security operations, investigating and resolving security threats and incidents, maintaining and configuring security solutions, performing risk assessments, resolving technical faults and engaging in delivery of cyber security uplifts and projects.What youll doImplement cyber security controls as part of projects and initiativesImplement, configure, and monitor security tools such as SIEM or EDR solutionsVulnerability management and threat intelligenceConduct security and risk assessments in collaboration with internal and external stakeholdersProvide security/architecture expertise, direction, and assistance to other areas of the businessAssist the security architect in designing reliable, powerful and flexible security architectures for IT projectsHelp maintain security policies and proceduresMonitor, log, respond and investigate security incidents and events and provide input into post event analysisTraining and promotion of security awareness, including newsletters and advisoriesCreation of security reports for managementDevelop and update security documentation including architecture designs and test plansAssign tasks with the security engineering team06th June, 2025Who are we?Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922. Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 200 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australias future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community. Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow.About the roleAs the lead security engineer, the Security Operations Lead will be responsible for security operations, investigating and resolving security threats and incidents, maintaining and configuring security solutions, performing risk assessments, resolving technical faults and engaging in delivery of cyber security uplifts and projects.What youll doImplement cyber security controls as part of projects and initiativesImplement, configure, and monitor security tools such as SIEM or EDR solutionsVulnerability management and threat intelligenceConduct security and risk assessments in collaboration with internal and external stakeholdersProvide security/architecture expertise, direction, and assistance to other areas of the businessAssist the security architect in designing reliable, powerful and flexible security architectures for IT projectsHelp maintain security policies and proceduresMonitor, log, respond and investigate security incidents and events and provide input into post event analysisTraining and promotion of security awareness, including newsletters and advisoriesCreation of security reports for managementDevelop and update security documentation including architecture designs and test plansAssign tasks with the security engineering teamAbout you5+ years of cyber security operations experienceTertiary qualification in Cyber Security, IT or Engineering, (electronics/computer/communication/networking) highly regardedIndustry relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GSEC or CompTIA Security+ highly regardedExtensive experience in technical aspects of information security and architecture, and preferably IT risk managementDemonstrable understanding of information security controls and technologyExperience of working with an ISO27001 ISMS or NISTSignificant experience in using and implementing cloud platforms (Azure in particular)Strong knowledge of Windows operating environment and service architectureCulture & BenefitsStandards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.Standards Australia proudly runs a Women in Technology program, acknowledging the importance of diversity in perspectives and thinking, and working to embed an inclusive and supportive environment for all.Standards Australia offers many benefits such as flexibility with working from home, regular team events, additional personal/carers leave, continuous learning and career development opportunities.Our award-winning People Perks program includes the following great benefits:Nine-day fortnight enjoy every second Friday offGrowing Family & Parental leave benefits 16 weeks paid leave for primary carers, plus Superannuation contributions made on unpaid leave; 4 weeks paid leave for secondary carersWorkiversary rewards your commitment and loyalty wont go unrecognised!Global working do you have working rights in another country? Enjoy a few weeks of international working every yearEarly access to long service leave why wait 10 years for long service leave? 5 years sounds a lot better!What''s next?If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role. Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application.At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is toempower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; puttingpeople at the heartof all we do. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@standards.org.auApply For Job #J-18808-Ljbffr