JR0000013750 Continuing | Full-Time at 1.0FTE Higher Education Officer Level 7 | Salary Details plus 17% Superannuation Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position Description About Information and Digital Services Information and Digital Services (IDS) are a pivotal resource of the University, providing information and digital technology services and support to the Flinders University staff and student community. The IDS team apply technical expertise to support university projects and provide core services such as the IDS Service Desk, Audio visual, simulation and event services, Information security and identity access management services and more. About the Role We are offering a position as a Cyber Security Analyst within our Information and Digital Services Portfolio. Reporting to the Deputy CISO, your key responsibilities will include collaborating closely with our Security Operations Centre (SOC) to monitor and respond to cyber threats in real-time, ensuring the protection of the University's information assets and critical systems. You will play a vital role in the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of security platforms such as advanced email filtering, firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems, anti-malware, VPN, and host protection. You will also be responsible for the development and participation in cyber projects, providing technical leadership, and implementing technological advancements in information security. Your duties will involve managing the University's proactive security monitoring systems to identify and mitigate incidents and security weaknesses, reducing potential impacts on the wider University. You will maintain configuration control of security infrastructure and oversee monitoring controls applied to the centralised network and systems supporting the University's operations. Additionally, you will provide technical security advice and guidance on IT projects, and develop reports to keep the group and wider stakeholders informed of information security threats and planned equipment or software changes that could impact system and network security and availability. Some of the key responsibilities of the position are: Configuring, deploying and maintaining new and existing security platforms, including advanced email filtering, firewall, intrusion prevention/detection systems, anti-malware, VPN, and host protection. Providing technical advice on the identification, review and implementation of technological developments in information security and developing reports as necessary to keep the group and wider stakeholders apprised of information security threats and planned equipment or software changes that could impact system and network security and availability. Optimizing the configuration and refining the inputs to the University's proactive security systems to ensure that incidents and security vulnerabilities are promptly identified and mitigated, minimising their potential impact on the broader University community. Supporting and implementing configuration of security infrastructure and controls applied to the centralised network and systems supporting the operation of the University. This includes incident response activities, where you will work closely with the SOC, ensuring effective detection and response to potential threats. About You To be successful, you have: Appropriate tertiary qualification in Information Technology or relevant technical area, and / or equivalent relevant experience in an IT environment. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in network security. Experience implementing, managing, configuring and monitoring hardware (such as firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems, anti-malware, security information and event monitoring solutions). Demonstrated experience in providing technical security advice and guidance in relation to IT projects and demonstrated ability to explain complex technical or security issues to ensure that non-technical stakeholders understand the risk/security trade-offs. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with colleagues and clients at all levels across the University including senior management, students and visitors, and a commitment to providing a high level of client service. Demonstrated ability to analyse issues, solve problems and make decisions by applying sound judgements, including the implications of proposed security solutions on business processes and existing networks and infrastructure. Demonstrated experience in performing support and administration tasks to manage cyber security in the context of a University environment, with particular reference to balancing cybersecurity with objectives of privacy, academic freedom, intellectual property, open systems and academic enterprise networks. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy Prescribed Conditions for Employment A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. How to Apply and Information In addition to uploading your CV, please submit a Cover Letter/Statement elaborating on your previous experiences in a similar role. For more information regarding this position, please contact Tristan Bibbo on tristan.bibbo@flinders.edu.au. 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