Lead Technical Specialist, IP and Cyber

We don't sit back and wait for the future to happen, we are out there crafting our own path through new technology, innovation, and investment. We are truly a challenger brand, with challenger spirit.

Optus Satellite are seeking a highly skilled Lead Technical Specialist in IP and Cyber Security Monitoring to join our team. This role is crucial for running and maintaining IT and Security Operations support within the Optus Protected Network. You will support ongoing cybersecurity and IT initiatives, life cycle management, and security operations within Optus Satellite ground networks.

Ready to reimagine your career at Optus?

• Monitor log source health and Microsoft (SIEM) Sentinel security alerts.
• Operate threat intel feed activities and manage admin accounts and role configurations.
• Create, test, implement, and tune SIEM security policies and rules.
• Develop and manage incident response processes and playbooks.
• Generate and publish weekly and monthly operations summary reports to the Optus DISP team.
• Regularly review audit logs and accounts.
• Manage service/application requests, user support, tickets, and issue management.
• Monitoring, preventing, and resolving data classification and labelling issues.
• Managing Azure architecture components such as Sentinel SIEM, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, and Microsoft Information Protection.
• Life cycle management of Optus Satellite TT&C ground network. Proficiency in general cybersecurity and IT capabilities such as Active Directory, virtualisation, Microsoft WSUS, Splunk SIEM, Vulnerability scanning such as Tenable, Solarwinds NMS, system backup is preferred.
• Ongoing support on governance, risk and compliance of IP and cyber security.

It starts with you

• Australian citizen and hold a Defence Security clearance (minimum Baseline with the ability to obtain NV1) or be willing to apply for security clearance.
• Extensive experience in cybersecurity operations.
• Ability to respond to high-priority security alerts outside business hours (24x7).
• Running users within the active directory and applying Defence Classification labels.
• Strong technical experience with Azure and M365 Network and Security Services.
• Great understanding of various cybersecurity control systems, Windows and Linux operating systems, and some networking.

The good stuff …

• Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue
• Inclusive carer paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Connect at work through our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans, Yarn Network, Wellbeing Network and Young Professionals.

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