Senior SecOps Engineer

• Ongoing Full Time
• Location: Eveleigh / Hybrid working arrangements.
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill anticipated vacancies over the next 18 months.
• Competitive remuneration ranging from $120,859 to $133,183 plus super & annual leave loading.

An exciting opportunity to contribute to Australia’s largest and most comprehensive ICT environment that supports world class education by joining a dynamic team in a large-scale environment where you can be part of the significant investment in driving and accelerating innovation to enrich student learning. 

The NSW Department of Education is looking for a highly qualified professional with extensive expertise in configuring and implementing software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in identity and access management, authentication protocols, and security technologies. This individual should demonstrate strategic thinking, a results-driven approach, and a strong commitment to ensuring the security and reliability of our systems and data.

About the role

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Manager of SecOps and Principal SecOps Engineers to create operational plans, processes, standards, and procedures that align with our operational objectives. You will ensure that all software solution activities comply with unit processes and procedures, maintaining alignment with industry standards and departmental requirements.

Security Operations Engineer is a critical component of identity and access management that requires a balance between user convenience and robust security practices.

Collaboration is essential, as you will work with key stakeholders, vendor representatives, and other IT teams to identify, define, and ensure that technology solutions effectively address the business's needs. Furthermore, you will provide technical advice and expertise to the team in the investigation, diagnosis, and resolution of service-related issues.

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About you

As a key member of our organisation, you will provide subject matter expertise in configuring and implementing software solutions, while also sharing your knowledge to enhance the skills of your colleagues in troubleshooting and resolving service issues.

In this high-performance technical environment, you will deliver comprehensive and in-depth solution advice to develop complex and scalable technology solutions that adhere to industry best practices and meet business requirements. Your role as a Security Operations Engineer focusing on Single Sign-On (SSO) will be critical in our identity and access management strategy, requiring a careful balance between user convenience and robust security practices.

• Highly technical skilled.
• Highly organised.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work cohesively with stakeholders to deliver results.
• Ability to work with a team autonomously.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Industry certification in relevant technologies or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role along with addressing the below targeted questions.

1. Please describe an Identity solution you have taken the lead on implementing. What were the challenges faced (technical and business)?
2. Provide an example of securing SSO application with Entra ID. What best practices did you follow?
3. Do you hold any industry certifications in relevant technologies, or do you possess equivalent experience in the field?

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC’s validity (up to 5 years)

Closing date:  2 December 2024 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Milan at Milan.Bochin@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.