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Senior IT Security Specialist

Ballarat, VictoriaFull-time$118k2026-11-07 → 2026-11-12
Based in Australia

Core

Provide advanced technical expertise and advice to protect the University's digital assets, ensuring security systems are up to date and investigating incidents.

Role type

Senior IT Security Specialist

Builds

Security procedures, processes, and incident response capabilities

Domain

Higher Education / Cybersecurity

Required skills

IT security incident handling and response, vulnerability management, ITIL processes, security assessments, stakeholder coordination

Preferred skills

Understanding of multi-sector institutions and government agency relationships (DEEWR, Skills Victoria, VTAC)

Technologies

Security tools and frameworks

Responsibilities

Provide authoritative technical leadership on complex IT security matters; develop and implement IT security procedures; conduct security assessments to identify vulnerabilities; investigate cyber attacks and data breaches

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC