Cyber Security Specialist: Energy Sector Leader

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Energy Market Operator Full time

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is a leading authority in energy market operations, and we're seeking an experienced Cyber Security Specialist to join our team.

As a Senior Cyber Testing and Assurance expert, you will work collaboratively with our cyber security, digital, and broader business teams to scope, plan, and execute penetration testing independently or in collaboration with external vendors. You will report and monitor test findings with remediation teams, provide advice on remediation actions, and contribute to the development of policies, standards, and guidelines related to cyber testing and assurance.

This critical role plays a vital part in delivering secure future energy and market systems under various energy sector initiatives. To succeed, you'll require outstanding communication skills, experience with contemporary adversary tradecraft, defensible architecture principles, and control and maturity frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop penetration test scopes that include relevant threat scenarios with project teams, security/solution architect, and application owners.
  • Plan and drive penetration testing within defined areas of business activity.
  • Record, analyze, and modify tests as necessary. Provide reports on progress, anomalies, risks, and issues associated with overall projects.
  • Deliver objective insights into vulnerabilities, defenses, and mitigating controls.
  • Identify needs and implement new approaches for penetration testing. Contribute to security testing standards.
  • Maintain a program of periodic pen testing activity for critical business applications and infrastructure.
  • Create testing calendars for already deployed systems and execute testing calendars.

Requirements:

  • Detailed understanding of contemporary adversary tradecraft, effective controls, and models for adversary emulation, including Mitre ATT&CK.
  • Demonstrated experience working with external vendors to perform penetration testing. Knowledge of technological trends and developments in information security and risk management.
  • Demonstrated experience applying security control and maturity frameworks such as ISM, NIST-CSF, AESCSF, CIS 18/NIST800-53, NIST 800-82.
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge of a broad range of IT and security technologies, including identity and access management, endpoint detection and response, vulnerability detection and management, next-generation web proxies, email gateways, and firewalls.
  • The position requires interstate travel and flexibility in working hours. Relevant industry certifications will be viewed favorably.
  • Good experience in a technical cyber security testing and assurance function preferably with critical infrastructure in the Energy Sector.

Education/Professional Certifications:

  • Tertiary qualifications in computer science or technology-related fields, or equivalent work or education-related experience.
  • OSCP or other relevant certifications desirable.

About Our Benefits:

  • Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options, part-time schedules, job sharing, hybrid work arrangements, and additional leave options.
  • Professional development opportunities through projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance, and more.
  • Volunteering leave up to four days per year.
  • A comprehensive wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

We Embrace Diversity and Inclusion:

AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, or religion.

Average salary: AU$120,000 - AU$150,000 per annum based on location and experience.

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