Description Fixed Term, Full Time appointment (2 years) Salary Level 8/9: $113,063 - $140,279 plus 17% superannuation Hybrid role (2 days/week on Wollongong campus) The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leader in higher education and research, dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching and learning. Our Information Management & Technology Services (IMTS) team is at the forefront of enhancing our technological capabilities, supporting UOW’s mission to provide a secure and enriching environment for our community. We are looking for a seasoned Senior Cyber Security Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in a similar position to join our Cyber Security Uplift Program. In this critical role, you will collaborate closely with vendors, technical teams, and business stakeholders, to play a key part in the technical design and implementation of essential cyber security capabilities. Your expertise will play a pivotal role to greatly enhance UOW’s cyber security posture and elevate the maturity to ensure the protection of our systems and data. The Cyber Security Engineer will work alongside the project team in delivering program objectives. This involves identifying problems, analysing security gaps, scoping and creating solution design documents, and implementing security controls in line with our Cyber Security strategy. You will also aid in the development of information security policies, standards, and guidelines while offering strategic advice on risk management and compliance. The successful candidate will face challenges implementing security initiatives across various technologies, standardising processes across multiple UOW entities, and balancing stakeholder expectations while adapting to new technologies. Expertise in areas such as Endpoint and Network Security, Cloud and SaaS Security, Data Loss Prevention, Threat and Vulnerability, Identity and Access Management and Asset Management are required, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Position Description AT UOW we value flexibility and work-life balance. This role has hybrid working arrangements where you will spend 2 days per week at the stunning Wollongong campus nestled amidst native Australian bushland, and 3 days per week from home. Joining UOW means being part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence, where you can contribute to meaningful work and access professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about cyber security and ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply This position will require a National Criminal History Check. For further information please contact Craig Gveric, Cyber Program Manager on cgvericuow.edu.au Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply. Closing Date: Sunday 13 October 2024, 11:59pm The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.