* Play a key role in strengthening enterprise-wide cybersecurity capability
* Work in a collaborative and purpose-driven local government environment
* Hybrid working model supporting flexibility and work-life balance
* Opportunity to lead security strategy, operations, and innovation
Senior Cybersecurity Specialist
This is a critical role responsible for leading and enhancing the organisation's cybersecurity posture. You will design, implement, and manage security strategies, frameworks, and operations to protect systems, data, and infrastructure from evolving cyber threats.
A key focus of this role will be securing enterprise systems, including ERP platforms (TechnologyOne), within a Local Government environment.
Employment Type: PermanentWork Model: HybridLocation: Melbourne
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development and implementation of cybersecurity strategy, policies, and frameworks
* Oversee cybersecurity operations including threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response
* Ensure compliance with standards such as ACSC Essential 8, VPDSS, and NIST frameworks
* Conduct security risk assessments across applications, infrastructure, and ERP platforms (including TechnologyOne)
* Manage and optimise security tools including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection
* Lead incident response, investigation, and recovery activities
* Provide expert advice on security architecture, configuration, and improvements
* Manage external vendors and security service providers
* Support audit processes and remediate security findings
* Promote cybersecurity awareness and best practices across the organisation
Technical Capabilities & Experience
* Proven experience in a Senior Cybersecurity role within complex environments
* Mandatory experience working within Local Government / Council environments
* Mandatory experience securing ERP systems, with exposure to TechnologyOne highly preferred
* Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (ACSC Essential 8, NIST CSF, VPDSS, ISO27001)
* Experience managing security operations including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management
* Hands‐on experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection
* Strong experience with Microsoft security stack including Microsoft Defender and Azure Sentinel
* Solid understanding of cloud security (especially Azure) and SaaS/application security
* Experience developing and implementing security policies, standards, and procedures
* Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to influence across business and technical teams
* Experience managing vendors and external security providers
Qualifications & Clearance
* Tertiary qualification in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field
* Minimum 5+ years' experience in cybersecurity roles
* Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC, OSCP highly desirable
* Microsoft security certifications (SC-200/300/400/900) highly desirable
Akkodis is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to all forms of workforce inclusion. We actively invite and encourage applications by candidates from diverse backgrounds.
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