About This Role
The Security Operations Manager plays a vital role in safeguarding business operations across Australia.
This includes overseeing protective security strategies, fostering a culture of high security awareness among personnel, and embedding security into entity operations.
The ideal candidate will ensure that the organization meets security requirements for contracts and agreements with the Australian Government and supports wider security operations across Australia as needed.
Key Responsibilities
* Be the first point of contact for security advice and incident response.
* Develop and maintain Security Policies & Plans (SPP).
* Conduct regular threat and risk assessments to assess suitability of security posture in specific areas and confirm or evolve required security standards.
* Conduct regular security audits to ensure business activities remain within required accreditation or regulatory standards.
* Where required, conduct direct engagement with external accreditation and regulatory bodies on specific matters directly relating to operational security activities.
* Conduct investigations and incident responses in critical circumstances to maintain protection of business operations and staff.
* Provide specific details of key security content pertaining to their area where required to feed security managers' liaison with external and internal communications relating to investigations or incidents.
* Establish effective procedures to achieve security outcomes that are consistent with Australian Government policies and legal requirements.
* Fostering a positive security culture where personnel understand their responsibilities to manage security risk.
* Ensure information and security awareness training programs are in place so personnel understand their security obligations.
* Establish security performance measures to ensure the required protections are achieved.
* Disseminate and manage intelligence and threat information to stakeholders across the entity.
* Manage Defence Industry Security Program requirements including reporting and security clearances.
* Directly manage access control, security keys, and the security of information in the facility.
About You
* Australian citizen eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Essential).
* Defence Security Officer Course, Defence Security Risk Management Course (desired).
* Knowledge of incident management, investigations, and crises management principles.
* Knowledge of security risk management techniques.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Strong experience in all Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
* Demonstrate experience in Defence security or security processes and procedures.
* Ability to negotiate with and influence internal and/or external stakeholders.
* Self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under own initiative to deliver outputs.
Day-to-Day Tasks (Examples)
* Maintain compliance requirements.
* Opening and closing of the site and secure areas.
* Managing and escorting visitors.
* Manage clearance portal for the organisation.
* Supporting business with local and international visitor requests.
* Assist with day-to-day site operations.