Principal Cyber Security Officer, Architecture

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Health

**Salary**: $130,673 - $174,869

Occupation: IT and Telecommunications

Reference: VG/1803405

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

**About the role**:

- This role will be responsible for reviewing solution designs and architecture documents, reviewing security settings and configurations, creating system security plans, assessing and resolving cyber threats and risks and outlining the scope for and addressing the results of penetration testing and internal audits.

**About us**:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

**How you'll make a difference**:

- Assist and support the Cyber Security Manager in implementing the department's Security Assurance for Cyber Security Architect activities.
- Assist in reviewing the department's Identity and Access Management security activities.
- Develop and maintain a Cyber Security blueprint for both On-Prem and Cloud Service platforms.
- Conduct and lead enterprise-wide security architectural activities.
- Maintain and monitor security health tools on Cloud and On-Premises IT services.
- Provide regular assurance reporting on the department's Cloud/On-Premises IT Services, including security health checks, to the Cyber Security Manager.
- Undertake related procurement activities to engage third-party specialists to support the annual assurance program.
- Review and analyse penetration testing report results and develop risk management strategies.

To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website.

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

**How to apply**:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.

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