About this role
Organisation/Entity: Sydney Metro
Job category: Projects
Job location
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
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Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
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You’re open to a change of direction and a new challenge.
You bring structure, mitigation and education to our organisation. Our records and datasets are vast and varied. This is your opportunity to safeguard critical infrastructure, order and protect sensitive data, and defend against emerging cyber threats.
You'll be part of an expert team who protect against thousands of threats every day.
In this role, you'll
Work as part of a team delivering critical cyber security governance, operational resilience and risk assurance across Sydney Metro's operational technology environment.
This role will see you lead the 24/7 cyber security operations centre, drive vendor performance, strengthen cyber resilience capabilities, and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory and legislative requirements.
You will champion continuous improvement, build strategic partnerships and deliver enhanced cyber security outcomes in a complex, highly regulated and operationally critical environment.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
Your expertise in SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), log collection, real-time event analysis, and threat alerts to help security teams spot and stop cyber attacks in operational technology (OT) environments. , Contract management and service assurance, developed across critical infrastructure, utilities, transport, government or similarly complex industries, will see you excel in driving vendor accountability, managing cyber risk and delivering robust security outcomes.
You're recognised as a strategic and collaborative leader, skilled at navigating complex stakeholder relationships and translating technical cyber security requirements into practical business outcomes, with experience managing outsourced services, compliance obligations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 19th August 2026
For more information about this role, please contact JOSH.RING@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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