Full-Time | Continuing
Higher Education Officer Level 8 – Final salary will be commensurate with experience
Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role
The Senior Security Operations Engineer is responsible for implementing cyber security initiatives across the University and carrying out and implementing specialised cyber security controls, services, and activities, along with supporting the research and evaluation of procedural and technical controls and solutions that can be applied to provide security to the University’s IT networks and systems.
You will work closely with other practitioners and teams to ensure the ongoing security and effectiveness of the University’s network and system assets, and the stable and continuous operation of the University’s mission-critical systems and applications.
Key position responsibilities include:
Configuring, deploying and maintaining new and existing security platforms, including email filtering, firewall, intrusion prevention/detection systems, and VPN and host protection systems.
Managing the ongoing application of the IDS risk register, identifying and ensuring the management of key risks that may impact on the security of the University’s systems and networks.
Supporting with identifying technological trends and developing reports as necessary to keep IDS management apprised of information security threats and planned equipment or software changes that could impact system and network security and availability.
Providing support on security matters relating to disaster recovery and business continuity, ensuring that disaster recovery plans and business continuity plans appropriately address security requirements in maintaining the provision of services.
Identifying, managing and mitigating risks related to the activities being undertaken by the role in line with IDS and Flinders University policies and procedures.
A more comprehensive list of duties is available from the Position Description
About You
As this is a senior role, you will be expected to possess high level strategic thinking, planning and analytical skills to support outcomes and meet strategic goals and can perform system administration and/or network management roles at journeyman or higher practitioner levels. You have a broad understanding of IT security in the context of higher education environment, with particular reference to systems, networks and applications that are used and how these relate to attaining a good cybersecurity posture and are experienced in agile ways of working.
With exemplary interpersonal influence and demonstrated ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with staff and customers across a diverse organisation particularly during the design, management and implementation of customer solutions, your relationship management skills are second to none.
An industry recognized security certification, for example CISSP, CISM, CISA, SSCP, CEH, CRISC, GIAC or equivalent is advantageous
About Information and Digital Services
Information and Digital Services (IDS) are a pivotal resource of the University, providing information and digital technology services and support to the Flinders University staff and student community. The IDS team apply technical expertise to support university projects and provide core services such as the IDS Service Desk, Audio visual, simulation and event services, Information security and identity access management services and more.
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
Flexible working arrangements
Our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders initiative
Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
This role requires proof of Australian citizenship
How to Apply and Information
You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the Position description
For more information regarding this position, please contact Isobel Walter-Smith
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
06 May 2026At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Flinders. Fearless.