Cloud and Information Security Services Manager

Cloud and Information Security Services Manager

The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is an independent statutory authority, whose primary function is to regulate members of the teaching profession.

About us

The VIT's vision is to ensure that Victorian learners have the best teachers. All our work focuses on raising the quality of teaching, and providing for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where the full potential of all employees is reached and our differences are embraced. The VIT supports and enables employees to work safely in a discrimination-free environment and enjoy equal opportunities.

By joining the team at VIT, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on people and their development.

Benefits include

• flexible working arrangements
• consultative leadership team who cares about staff, and actively supports career and professional development
• positive and active social culture
• access to a wide variety of leave options and salary packaging arrangements
• strong commitment to equity, including through a comprehensive Gender Equity Action plan
• mental health and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A grade office building with 4.5-star energy rating and modern end-of-trip facilities - only minutes from Southern Cross station.

Be part of a workforce who share VIT's vision and are committed to contributing to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Salary range $131,053 - $153,213 plus statutory super.

Are you a cybersecurity expert looking to make a meaningful impact beyond just protecting systems? Can you stay ahead of evolving cyber threats while shaping the future of cloud governance in a purpose-driven organisation? Are you ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking regulator that values innovation and collaboration? Are you passionate about contributing to the education sector and making a difference?

If you fit this profile, then you could join the dynamic Business Systems Team within the Shared Services Branch at VIT with an exciting and challenging mandate to enable quality teaching, and provide for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

The Cloud and Information Security Services Manager role offers an outstanding career opportunity for a professional who is passionate about using their expertise to support VIT in its regulation of Victorian teachers. With expert knowledge on information security practices, experience in providing high-level support for Microsoft cloud systems and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the role will ensure VIT's cloud services and data are secure, compliant and protected from evolving cyber threats.

Be part of a forward-thinking, risk-based regulator where ideas and opinions are valued.

About the role

This role will require you to:

• plan and implement programs that protect VIT from cyber threats and ensure that policies and practices are updated to meet current standards.
• develop productive working relationships and negotiate with vendors and technology partners to ensure that VIT's cloud and infrastructure solutions are fit-for-purpose.
• provide second- and third-level desktop and technology-related customer support to VIT staff and implement VIT's asset lifecycle management.
• develop IT budgets and coordinate contracts, payments and licenses with technology vendors and third parties.
• establish and maintain governance frameworks for cloud usage, including cost management, resource optimization and policy enforcement
• work collaboratively with vendors to ensure that all cloud environments have the necessary security controls and update protocols to meet current standards.
• develop and test incident response plans and manage responses to security incidents, including data breaches, system outages, and other threats.
• contribute to the completion of IT-related audit and compliance activities, including annual cyber security attestations.
• develop and oversee initiatives to ensure that VIT's cloud platforms (primarily Microsoft-based) are available, optimised and fit-for-purpose.
• partner with internal stakeholders to understand needs, resolve complex issues and provide expert advice in a service delivery framework.
• contribute to the development and delivery of VIT's ICT strategy, Shared Services branch plan, Information Management Framework and other relevant policy frameworks.
• maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of the latest security threats, trends and advancements in cloud technologies and security practices.
• provide expert advice and technical briefs to VIT leadership on complex concepts, issues and opportunities in information security and VIT's cloud platforms.
• communicate issues and outages to VIT staff and organise training for staff on cyber security awareness and practices when appropriate.
• undertake other duties as directed by Director / Manager Business Systems Team, Shared Services Branch.

About you

As an experienced cloud platform and information security specialist you will have sound and practical knowledge of current information security tools, best practices and regulations. You will have experience in uplifting security posture and providing level 2/3 support for Microsoft cloud systems, and ideally a passion for child safety and experience working within the education sector.

You will have strong crucial thinking and problem-solving skills combined with a highly organised approach and a proven track record in managing an organisation's cloud security. In addition to this, as the successful candidate, you will have:

• accomplished critical thinking and problem solving skills
• a high level of digital and technological literacy, with a balanced focus between technology and strategy
• flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and situations
• the ability to work collaboratively with staff and third-party providers
• expertise in outcomes thinking to establish links between work and strategic impact
• extensive experience and qualifications/certifications in cloud security, information security, or IT security management
• experience and qualifications/certifications in administering and providing second/third level support for Microsoft cloud systems (Microsoft 365, Azure, Defender, Intune)
• strong knowledge of information security tools, best practices, frameworks and compliance regulations.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (no more than 3 pages) addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. Please include a copy of your resume.

To discuss this role further, please contact Rory Townsend, Business Systems Manager, Shared Services Branch by email at rory.townsend@vit.vic.edu.au.

Recruitment and selection process

Our recruitment and selection process is based on the public sector employment principles and will include the following overarching principles:

• our decisions will be based on merit - we will assess each applicant's skills, knowledge, attributes and qualifications objectively against the key selection criteria
• we will be fair, reasonable and equitable - we will provide equal employment opportunities
• we will be objective
• we will comply with our privacy obligations during the recruitment and selection process.

During the recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants may be asked to submit to various assessment tools and pre-employment screenings. This may include consent to conduct a nationally coordinated criminal history check.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries: Education Management

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