At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. It is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to Victorians, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision of ‘Outstanding emergency health care every time' to life. 

We are seeking a Senior Security Operations Specialist to play a key role in AV's Cyber Security team. With expertise in threat detection, incident response, and security operations the Senior Security Operations Specialist is responsible for day-to-day security operations, operating SIEM, SOAR, EDR and Security Toolset, leading investigations, and incident response. 

This is a full time, permanent position currently based in Blackburn North. While Hybrid working options are available it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at our Blackburn North office. 

About the role

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the day-to-day triage and investigation of security events, alerts, and notifications
• Lead the identification, analysis, and response to security incidents
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of AV's security posture by identifying vulnerabilities, environment modifications and security risks and threats
• Develop and refine security monitoring, notification and investigation processes, procedures and playbooks
• Collaborate with technical support staff to implement security best practises, improve security controls, mitigate threats and vulnerabilities 

About you

To be considered for this position you will possess:

• A postgraduate degree or relevant industry certification (preferably in an Information Technology related discipline) with extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and high-level relevant experience
• Extensive experience in
  • Cyber Security, including working in technical fields, such as security operations, security engineering threat intelligence, DFIR, or red teaming
  • SIEM and EDR tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender)
  • Large Enterprise Organisations, supporting complex environments
  • Network security, intrusion prevention systems, and vulnerability management
  • Security investigation toolsets (e.g., SIFT, Axiom, Kape, Velociraptor)
  • Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security technologies and tools including Microsoft applications, Active Directory and Entra ID
  • A broad range of Security tools, platforms, services, and techniques including external penetration testing and security audits
  • and working knowledge of Cyber Security and operational frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CIS, ASD, VPDSF, ITIL and Mitre ATT&CK
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically under pressure
• Outstanding demonstrated written and verbal communication skills 

Working at AV

As a valued member of AV you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full time roles, and other benefits including free on-site parking. 

We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community.  If you are ready to be an integral part in bringing our values of Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence to life at AV, we want to hear from you! 

Important information

By applying for a position, you agree to undertake an assessment of any Secondary Employment or outside interests, in line with AV's Secondary Employment procedure. This is required to ensure there is no perceived or actual conflict of interest for AV should you be successful and commence in the role. 

Successful applicants will need to have received the mandated COVID-19 vaccinations and be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct and Police Checks. 

This position is classified AV6 under the Ambulance Victoria (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2021. 

The position description can be found on the AV Careers website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au.

How to apply

Your application is an integral part of the selection process and should include: 

• Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position
• Current resume 

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEST on Wednesday 4 September 2024. Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers Centre website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au to be considered. Emailed applications will not be accepted. 

For further information, please refer to ‘Applying for a position with Ambulance Victoria‘. For any further queries please contact recruitment via recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au or 03 9840 3653.

At all levels of our organisation a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver the Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people.