Cyber Security Operations Manager Federal - Melbourne, Australia - Talent International

    Talent International
    Talent International Melbourne, Australia

    1 week ago

    talent international background
    Full time
    Description

    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).

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