Principal Security Capabilities

Principal Security Capabilities, Ongoing opportunity based in Sydney CBD + hybrid/flexible working options available

The
Department of Customer Service (DCS) is looking for a Principal Security
Capabilities to join our team. In this role, you will lead the implementation
and support of a variety of Security tools and platforms, with a focus towards XDR/EDR platforms (Crowdstrike, Microsoft Defender), Cloud Security
Posture Management, DLP, Application Control, Endpoint Security and more.  

 Benefits

•  Exposure to industry leading tools and platforms
•  Salary Range $149,739 - $173,174+ super.
•  Excellent leave entitlements: 20 days annual leave, up to additional 24 days flexible leave
•  Genuinely flexible working arrangements with weekly office attendance required
•  Work from your home office as well as from our state-of-the-art offices in Sydney

 About Us:

 DCS is transforming the way NSW Government agencies interact
with customers. We are passionate about putting the customer at the centre of
everything we do and adopting new technologies to make government work better. 

 DCS is a service provider and regulator, focusing on
delivering first-class customer service, digital transformation and
regulatory reform to create better outcomes for the people of NSW.  

 The Security Capabilities team is a critical
part of the Cyber and Information Security Office and is responsible for
implementing and managing a range of enterprise security tools and platforms.
Our work plays a key role in mitigating security risks and strengthening the
security posture across multiple Agencies.

 This role is pivotal in strengthening the
security posture, reducing risk, and safeguarding our digital assets.

 What you'll do:

•  Provide expert guidance, advice, and support to ensure security tools and platforms are configured and utilised according to best practices and the highest standards
•  Drive continuous improvement across security platforms
•  Contribute to the successful technical delivery of nominated cyber security projects
•  Mentor and guide colleagues in the support and delivery of our services

 About you:

•  A collaborative mindset—you openly share your knowledge and help mentor colleagues and team members
•  Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with other teams and vendors
•  A passion for learning new technologies and innovating to improve existing systems
•  A strong customer focus—we strive to design, build, and maintain high-performance, stable services that meet our customers' needs
•  A can-do attitude, strong work ethic, and the willingness to tackle big challenges as part of a team
•  Experience leading technical teams and driving best practices
•  3+ years of experience managing a variety of Security Tools and Platforms, such as proxies, application firewalls, Crowdstrike, Microsoft Defender and Purview
•  Experiencing in managing Infrastructure would be highly regarded

 If you want to
be part of this forward thinking, innovative team that thrive in challenging
the status quo, we would love to hear from you 

 What we need
from you 

 To start your
journey towards joining our team please click on the link below and attach your
resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages). 

 In your cover letter please share your
motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills and
experience.  

 A talent pool
may be created to fill future ongoing or temporary opportunities.

Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting
at $149,739 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please
contact Nicole Turner via

Visit the
Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing
practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities
listed in the role description.

Closing Date: 10am Friday 14th November

Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives
you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that
benefits people across NSW.  We are
focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and
regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

Belong in our diverse and inclusive
workplace   

The
strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while
the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with
different backgrounds and perspectives.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

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