**Job Details**:
**Location**
Ringwood
**Salary**
AU$125000.00 - AU$135000.00 per annum + inclusive of super
**Job Type**
Full Time
**Ref**
BBBH101391_1683272367
**Contact**
Daniel Clifford
**Posted**
27 minutes ago
**The Client and Role**:
We are currently with a transport and logistics organisation that is seeking an IT Security Specialist to join their existing team and contribute to the delivery of the security program and the continual improvement of the companies security posture, including adherence to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards and protection of customer data in accordance with the Privacy Act (as amended from time to time). As the IT Security Analyst, you will ensure that employees understand and adhere to necessary policies and procedures to maintain information security.
**Responsibilities**:
- Assist in maintaining compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards
- Provide technical advice and guidance on security controls for IT/OT systems and networks
- Drive continuous improvement in cyber security by identifying areas of risk
- Identify and prepare detailed security requirements for projects
- Conduct internal security compliance audits; provide recommendations to mitigate identified issues
- Assist in preparation for external compliance audits and evidence collection
- Assist in simulated security crisis management exercises, red teaming and phishing campaigns
- Assist in preparing business cases and statements of work for security projects
- Evaluate and provide recommendations for security products and solutions
- Promote a security awareness culture through regular reminders, updates and insights; Develop security awareness training material; Conduct occasional training sessions on a selected topic
- Remaining current with cyber security technology, practices and key threats to provide informed decision-making and minimise cyber security incidents
- Create security policies, standards and procedures
- Assist in troubleshooting security issues including root cause analysis and strategies to minimise future events
- Assist with user testing (Security related) as required
- Understanding of vulnerability assessments and penetration testing and advising on resolution and mitigation
- Conduct research on emerging threats, provide guidance on security products, services and standards to protect our systems, networks and data
- Undertake cyber security risk assessments; analyse business impacts and exposure based on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities and risks
**Required Skills & Specialisms**:
- Relevant tertiary degree and/or qualification in Computer Science, cybersecurity, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a cyber security role in information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) environments.
- Demonstrable creativity and lateral thinking skills; highly motivated self-starter within a technically complex service industry.
- Ability to effectively plan, schedule and adapt to changing priorities, tasks and requirements to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of security standards, and frameworks including NIST CSF, CIS, IEC-62443, PCI-DSS.
- Knowledge of ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library).
- Knowledge of common security threats, attack vectors, vulnerabilities and exploits.
- Knowledge and awareness of contemporary OH&S;, EEO, anti-discrimination and harassment prohibition issues.
- Superior interpersonal skills, organisational ability and communication skills with the capacity to handle a wide variety of contacts with diplomacy, tact and commercial acumen.
- High level, professional oral and written presentation skills.
- Strong knowledge and experience with industry-leading solutions for SIEM, Firewalls, IPS/IDS, Endpoint / Web / E-mail security, Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management products.
- Ability to communicate and interact at technical and business levels.