Cyber Security Operations Manager Federal Government
Federal Government
Melbourne CBD Location
Contract 12 x 12 month
Our client is a federal agency who is embarking on establishing a robust Security Operations Center (SOC) to fortify their cyber defenses and ensure the integrity of their systems and data.
Role Overview:
As a Cybersecurity Operations Center (SOC) Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and owning the SOC capability, driving operational maturity, and influencing their cyber strategy and roadmap. This opportunity offers a high degree of autonomy and flexibility, with hybrid working arrangements in place.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and lead a fit-for-purpose SOC capability.
- Own and oversee the SOC operations, ensuring timely identification, analysis, and response to security events and incidents.
- Enhance detection capabilities through onboarding data and leveraging automation scripting within Microsoft Sentinel or similar SIEM/SOAR platforms.
- Administer and support Microsoft 365 Defender products (Endpoint, Cloud, O365, and Identity) within an enterprise environment.
- Develop and maintain government-compliant security policies and frameworks, including ISM, PSPF, and Essential Eight.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security measures aligned with organizational goals.
Requirements:
- Working knowledge of operating systems, including Windows desktop and server, and Linux.
- Familiarity with protection technologies such as web proxies, email gateways, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and web application firewalls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Sentinel or similar SIEM/SOAR platforms.
- Understanding of network protocols (IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP/S) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) concepts.
- Experience with automation scripting and administration of Active Directory, Group Policy, and Azure Active Directory.
- Minimum of 5 years of enterprise desktop, server, or network support, preferably in a government context.
- At least 1 year of experience in security event identification, analysis, and incident response.
- Proven track record in onboarding data and enhancing detection capabilities within Microsoft Sentinel or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with government security policies and frameworks (ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight).
To Fast track your application call Luther Borgas on 03 9236 7755 or email directly to luther.borgas@talentinternational.com