IT Security Advisor

4 days ago

Melbourne, Australia National Health and Medical Research Council Full time

Executive Level 1
- $117,662 - $133,859 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
- Canberra or Melbourne

**About the Section**
The IT Management and Strategy (ITMS) Section is responsible for the management of NHMRC’s ICT infrastructure ecosystem and environment including:

- Cyber security management and compliance
- Technical architecture and change management
- Strategic ICT investment planning
- ICT project management and solution implementation
- ICT supplier and contract management
- Business requirements definition
- Information Management
- Voice and video conferencing support, and
- Technical support for flexible and remote working.

**Our Technology Environment**
NHMRC has moved to a fully Cloud-based ICT environment and its security is integral to the mission of promoting health and medical research. Our IT infrastructure is designed to support a wide range of activities, from grant management to data sharing and collaboration with other government agencies and the health sector.

The NHMRC IT environment includes:

- Modern Office Setup: We are an early adopter of new technologies such as AI. We have migrated to M365 tools. We are well progressed in Cloud (Azure) while still maintaining our gateway security in-line with Commonwealth policy. Our new Melbourne office features state-of-the-art facilities, including hot desks equipped with docks and dual monitors, and seamless Wi-Fi connectivity to ensure a productive work environment.
- Robust Cyber Security Strategy: We have a comprehensive Cyber Security Strategy for 2025-2028 that addresses the challenges of remote working, insider threats, fraud attempts, and evolving technology. This strategy is crucial for maintaining the security and integrity of our IT systems. We are now planning new investments to leverage modern tools like Sentinel and Zscaler.

As IT Security Advisor, you will play a key role in safeguarding our IT infrastructure, implementing security protocols, and ensuring compliance with our cyber security strategy. You will work closely with various departments to enhance our security posture and protect our valuable data assets.

**Job specific duties**
The duties of the role include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Leadership and Management
- Incident Response and Management
- Security Platforms Oversight
- Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
- Governance, Monitoring, and Evaluation
- Security Awareness and Education

For more information about the role, refer to the Job Description.

**What we offer**
In this role we offer:

- A dynamic and fast-paced environment working with the latest cloud-based technologies
- Collaboration opportunities both within NHMRC and with other government agencies in the infosec space
- Ongoing training and learning opportunities to help you keep pace with changes in the infosec world
- A diverse and inclusive workforce that includes and values a variety of different backgrounds and experiences.

**Mandatory requirement**

**Applications close**: 11:30 PM AEST Sunday, 4 May 2025.

**Contact Officer**: Krish Prathapan on 0409 176 230 or

**Eligibility**

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