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Manager, Security Operations Centre

Queensland Government · Brisbane, Queensland

Type
Full-time
Posted
Today

Overview

*As a Manager, Security Operations Centre (SOC), you will: • Lead and manage CITEC's Security Operations Centre (SOC) functions across internal and managed client environments.

About this role

*As a Manager, Security Operations Centre (SOC), you will

  • Lead and manage CITEC's Security Operations Centre (SOC) functions across internal and managed client environments.
  • Oversee the delivery of security monitoring, threat detection, alert triage, incident investigation and response activities.
  • Act as the senior escalation point for significant or complex cyber security incidents, providing direction, coordination and expert advice.
  • Lead and mature CITEC's vulnerability management capability, including vulnerability identification, prioritisation, reporting and remediation coordination.
  • Drive continuous improvement of SOC operations through uplift of processes, playbooks, workflows, tooling, automation and reporting (including effective metrics and KPIs).
  • Lead the delivery and ongoing improvement of managed SOC services to external clients, ensuring services meet business needs and agreed service levels.
  • Provide leadership, coaching and performance management to build a capable, collaborative and high-performing team.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, clients, vendors and external partners to support service delivery and positive outcomes.
  • Contribute as a member of the Information Security Services (ISS) management team to service planning, strategic direction, roadmap initiatives and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure SOC and vulnerability management practices align with relevant policies, standards, procedures and compliance obligations.
  • Undertake other duties as required, consistent with the responsibilities of the role.
  • Stay up to date with emerging threats, technologies, and best practices, and provide thought leadership to enhance CITEC's security posture.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/697149/26

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Why this fits a police background — match score 93/100

  • Investigative casework
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Security operations
  • Training & coaching delivery

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